Date: 9/26/12
Location: Whitney HS
Main Purpose: Create a basic idea of the research solution
Location: Whitney HS
Main Purpose: Create a basic idea of the research solution
General/Other: None
Robot: None
Research:
-We discussed any solutions that we thought of since the last meeting (9/24).
o Moses had an idea that involved pants, and bracing.
-We also continued the idea on sensors in shoes from previous meetings.
-After discussing for a little while, we came up with the following solution.
SOLUTION 1:
o 2 parts: pants and shoes
o Shoes: used for balance
§ Three separate expanding air pockets or pneumatics on each shoe (front, middle, back)
§ Sensors on each shoe as well, which can see where the weight is distributed
§ Air pockets expand according to where the body needs support, as detected by the sensors
o Pants: used for support in the legs and knees
§ Improved type of bracing for week knees.
§ We are currently discussing what the pants can be used for
-The pants and shoes address the two main problems of falling: balance, and weak legs
-We are working on the specifics of this solution, and are also contacting people for information and opinions.
Robot: None
Research:
-We discussed any solutions that we thought of since the last meeting (9/24).
o Moses had an idea that involved pants, and bracing.
-We also continued the idea on sensors in shoes from previous meetings.
-After discussing for a little while, we came up with the following solution.
SOLUTION 1:
o 2 parts: pants and shoes
o Shoes: used for balance
§ Three separate expanding air pockets or pneumatics on each shoe (front, middle, back)
§ Sensors on each shoe as well, which can see where the weight is distributed
§ Air pockets expand according to where the body needs support, as detected by the sensors
o Pants: used for support in the legs and knees
§ Improved type of bracing for week knees.
§ We are currently discussing what the pants can be used for
-The pants and shoes address the two main problems of falling: balance, and weak legs
-We are working on the specifics of this solution, and are also contacting people for information and opinions.