A Gravity Loading Skinsuit
Invention type: Technology
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Case number: #13869
An elastic skin suit simulates gravitational loading. By selecting material(s) of appropriate dimensions and appropriate module of elasticity, and optionally integrating inelastic portions to maintain a desired surface distribution, the suit can be adapted to impose a loading regime that simulates the loading of terrestrial gravity in a more continuous, shoulder-to-ankle manner than current loading suits.
Researchers
James Waldie
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Dava Newman
Departments: Media Lab
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Fabrics & Textiles
Impact Areas: Healthy Living, Advanced Materials
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