Hip support is a structural component of an exoskeleton that encloses the user's pelvis. Its main task is to transfer weight from the upper part of the device, and potentially a carried load, away from the user's torso and spine directly to the leg parts of the exoskeleton, thereby reducing back strain. Passive support functions as a mechanical frame that merely distributes weight. Active support additionally contains motors or other drives, so-called "actuators," which actively assist the user with movement in the hip joint. Assistance with walking, leg lifts, or squats reduces muscle exertion and simultaneously stabilizes the torso.