Systems, methods and apparatus for augmented mobility

A method of assembling an exoskeleton, comprising:

• positioning a first joint at an end of a foot plate, the first joint defining a first axis and configured to be proximate to a heel of a user;
• coupling a second joint at a side of the foot plate, the second joint defining a second axis;
• coupling the first joint with the second joint via a linkage member;
• coupling a structural member with the second joint, the structural member to extend along a lower limb of the user, the structural member comprising a brace member to couple the exoskeleton with the lower limb;
• and
• coupling an actuator system with the structural member, the actuator system to exert a force between the linkage member and the structural member to augment motion of the user.

A system configured to augment movement of a user, the system comprising:

• an exoskeleton, comprising:
• a foot plate;
• a first joint located at an end of the foot plate, the first joint defining a first axis and configured to be proximate to a heel of the user;
• a second joint mechanically coupled at a side of the foot plate, the second joint defining a second axis,
• a linkage member coupled with, and extending between, the first joint and the second joint;
• a structural member extending from the second joint, the structural member to extend along a lower limb of the user;
• a brace member mechanically coupled with the structural member, the brace member to couple the exoskeleton with the lower limb;
• and
• an actuator system coupled with the structural member, the actuator system to exert a force between the linkage member and the structural member to augment motion of the user.