MACHINE AUGMENTATION OF HUMAN STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE HARDIMAN I PROTOTYPE PROJECT

Abstract

The report covers a program history through completion of the design phase. Following conceptual and human factors studies, a prototype of a powered exoskeletal harness has been designed. Individual joint assemblies have been simulated for testing. Portions of the actual prototype arm and leg systems have been built and tested. The device will amplify man's strength and endurance while retaining his versatility and dexterity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0692178

Entities

People

  • Bruce R. Fick
  • Dale P. Bodine
  • John B. Makinson

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Amplifiers
  • Bearings
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamic Response
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Fabrication
  • Frequency
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Hydraulic Actuators
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Steady State

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design