Wearable systems research
Explore the selected lightweight shell-supported outfit, alongside separate pressure-garment, sensing and life-support research.
Design and research · public preview
How it works
Select a part to see its role, the decisions behind it, and what still needs evidence.
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Distribute support through fitted structural surfaces.
The selected I4 direction uses thigh and shin shells, recessed joints, an under-pelvis bearing and structural shoes rather than a separate heavy powered frame.
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Keep the complete support path visible.
Body interfaces, joints and shoes must transmit load without introducing an incompatible fit or pressure point. Component masses remain partly allocated.
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Separate supported standing from walking assistance.
Stance support and phase-dependent walking are distinct mechanical questions. The lightweight direction does not imply powered joint motion.
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Treat pressure and life support as additional systems.
Pressure garments, seals, breathing paths, sensing and thermal services have their own qualification needs. A ground-support outfit does not establish a usable pressure suit.
Design principles
I4 shell-supported unloading leads; heavier powered alternatives remain historical studies.
Shoes, clothing, interfaces and hardware reserve belong in the mass budget.
Mechanical assistance and pressure/life-support claims remain distinct.
Project status
Analytical design. No system is human-rated or pressure-rated. The selected I4 support outfit targets supported standing; powered stairs and constant walking relief are not established.
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