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Update #4: Robot Legs K-nex Model
this is a working model i made overnight from 140 k-nex parts. inside the cube is a 2-lobe camshaft and push rods to drive both legs. once i obtain a motor and controller i will shoot a video of it walking.
Update #3: 3-Step Standing Process
1st thing to teach the robot suit is to lean forward on it's feet and push up to stand. easier said than done... but it can be done! ;)
Update #2: Walking Chair Concept
Someday, wheelchairs will be replaced by walking chairs. in the diagram below, actuators are not included as to show just the frame and padding positions. with the right design, a manual non-motorized walking frame may be possible based on the double-pendulum effect. this feature may be useful during an emergency [broken actuators, power drain, etc] or just for a little exercise walking in the park.
Update #1: Birth of a Robot and a Fan
I decided to build a robot elbow 1st as my arm is easier to work with than my leg. once i'm satisfied with the strength, safety and comfort of the design, i will apply it to the construction of the legs.
Congradulations MakerBeam! you're the first backer. this means our prototype that we construct with kickstarter funds will be named, 'MakerBeam" [or whatever you wanna call it] you have naming rights.
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Here's a lil SpaceMiner History:
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!
www.youtube.com/spaceminers
www.myspace.com/spaceminers
www.centennialchallenges.nasa.gov
www.regolith.csewi.org
