About this project
Research & Develop a cybernetic wearable walking system for disabled individuals.
this device will enable the user to stand from a sitting position, walk, squat, kick, stand on one foot, bend forward, traverse over rough terrain, climb stairs & ladders, powerwalk and possibly even jog.
there are a few research groups working on cyber suits already. however, being a gymnast, a computer scientist, robotics engineer, and quadrapalegic for over 30 years, i feel that i have a unique advantage and deeper understanding of this new and emerging field than most.
1st, the exoskeletal structure will be constructed out of pvc material for the working prototype, then carbon fiber and titanium plate for the final design. this will ensure an ultralight custom form fit to each users body shape.
next, sensors and rotary actuators will be wired up and bolted into place. after proper testing via umbilical line, an onboard computer and power system will be installed.
parts are purchased in phases as funds become available. the target estimate is initially set to $10k and may fluctuate as the project matures.
we are currently looking for inspired researchers, designers, sponsors, investors, PR & marketing agents, PT's, OT's, orthopedic engineers, biofeedback technicians, electronics/robotics engineers, etc.
our progress will be posted online on a monthly basis. we will add the link here soon.
"let's make the great wheelchair invention obsolete!"
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on March 2, 2010.
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In 2005, the SpaceMiners made their debut at the 1st Annual Space Elevator Games in Mountain View, California by revealing a robotic prototype constructed out of the team leader's wheelchair. With top sponsors like Dremel, Sunrise Medical & Edmund Scientific printed on the robots skin, it was very easy to get worldwide publicity. Popular Mechanics highlighted on the SpaceMiners experimental thermal engine nicknamed, the SMEG. We were also extremely proud to spot all six of our sponsors logos on the back of our team shirts in a popular CNN news video about the space elevator. This video clip can be seen on our website listed below.
In 2006, The Space Elevator Games joined forces with X-prize in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The SpaceMiners were there with a new ultra simple, ultralight design to account for the increasingly difficult requirements. Industry leaders took notice. PRG, Syncrolite & Advanced Mobility Systems each supported us with a generous donation. Our sponsors were again seen across the world on the back of our team shirts, this time in a one hour space documentary entitled, “The Space Cowboys”. Our team leader, Vincent Lopresti, was also featured in the 1st issue of Dallas CEO Magazine 2006: Space-Based businesses.
In 2009, The SpaceMiners unveiled their latest robotic creation, The MoonDawg Lunar Regolith Excavation System. We have researched the NASA database on Lunar Regolith as well as two years worth of valuable video & website information from previous robotic excavation teams. The MoonDawg is specifically designed to out-perform in every aspect of its competitor's prototypes. We are certain that with our unique, yet simple design breakthrough, our MoonDawg excavator will more than exceed NASA's requirements!
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