NASA’s Newest Wearable: “Armstrong” a Shoulder Exoskeleton #WearableWednesday #NASA
NASA teamed up with Rice University to create its latest wearable robot.
Via NASA:
The Soft Wearable Upper Extremity Garment, or “Armstrong,” is worn on the upper body and can activate the shoulder and elbow joints using a Bowden cable transmission system. This system uses actuators on the torso to pull on synthetic tendons that cross the shoulder and elbow joints to create the desired movements. Integrating this technology could provide a means to augment astronauts during planetary EVAs, easing difficult manual lifting and manipulation tasks.
To learn more about Armstrong click here. The story about Armstrong starts on page 30. Click here to learn more about the Game Changing Development Program.
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