Activity adaptable enhanced mobility wearable article with sensory cushioning system

A system, comprising:

• an enhanced mobility wearable article, comprising:
• a rigid frame comprising two portions and forming a structure configured to be secured to a body part of a wearer;
• a joint secured between two portions of the rigid frame, configured to allow the two portions to move with respect to one another about the joint;
• and
• a motor, coupled to the rigid frame, configured to cause the two portions to move with respect to one another about the joint;
• a sensory cushioning system configured to interface with the body part of the wearer, comprising:
• an airbag forming an interior volume and a pocket, wherein the interior volume is substantially airtight;
• an internal electronic assembly positioned within the pocket and including a pressure sensor;
• an external electronic assembly positioned exterior to the airbag;
• an orientation sensor coupled to at least one of the internal electronic assembly and the external electronic assembly;
• and
• an interconnect electrically coupling the internal electronic assembly to the external electronic assembly;
• and
• control circuitry, operatively coupled to the sensory cushioning system and to the motor, wherein the control circuitry is configured to operate the motor based, at least in part, on an activity associated with the wearer.

A method of making an enhanced mobility wearable article, comprising:

• obtaining a rigid frame comprising two portions and forming a structure configured to be secured to a body part of a wearer;
• securing a joint between two portions of the rigid frame, configured to allow the two portions to move with respect to one another about the joint;
• coupling a motor to the rigid frame, the motor configured to cause the two portions to move with respect to one another about the joint;
• securing a sensory cushioning system to the rigid frame, the sensory cushioning system configured to interface with the body part of the wearer and comprising:
• an airbag forming an interior volume and a pocket, wherein the interior volume is substantially airtight;
• an internal electronic assembly positioned within the pocket and including a pressure sensor;
• an external electronic assembly positioned exterior to the airbag;
• an orientation sensor coupled to at least one of the internal electronic assembly and the external electronic assembly;
• and
• an interconnect electrically coupling the internal electronic assembly to the external electronic assembly;
• and
• operatively coupling control circuitry to the sensory cushioning system and to the motor, wherein the control circuitry is configured to operate the motor based, at least in part, on an activity associated with the wearer.