Date
Spring 4-2015
Document Type
Poster Session
Department
Engineering
Advisor
James V. Masi
Keywords
Exoskeletal Prostheses, Cerebal Palsey, Limb Deficiency, Spinal Pathologies, Functional Limb Pathologies
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to provide methodology for designing exoskeletal prostheses targeted to specific pathologies associated with: Cerebral Palsy; Limb Deficiency; Spinal Pathologies; and Functional Limb Pathologies This study will extend to whole body exoskeletal structures. The project will be performed in conjunction with Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Springfield, Massachusetts; M.I.T. Bio-prosthetic Group; and finally, Massachusetts General Hospital Orthopedics Group. Further work will be done designing the necessary components for the project in Solidworks utilizing a 3D mannequin. The parts will then be fabricated using a CNC machine, first making them from foam insulation, then from wood and finally from aluminum.
Start Date
April 2015
Recommended Citation
Jacobs, Mark, "Research and Design of Supportive Exoskeletal Aides for the Physically ChallengedAn Initial Investigation Into The Fundamentals And Rudiments Of Building A Full Body ExoskeletonMark" (2015). Thinking Matters Symposium Archive. 53.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/thinking_matters/53
