Research and Development Prototype for Machine Augmentation of Human Strength and Endurance. Hardiman I Project

Abstract

The implementation of the Hardiman powered exoskeleton concept was carried to the point where a prototype unit, consisting of 30 hydraulically powered, servo-controlled joints were fabricated and mechanically assembled. One of the arm assemblies was previously operated and has met basic design objectives under test. The Leg and Girdle System was also completed and has gone through partial testing of its twelve servo-controlled joints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0724797

Entities

People

  • B. J. Makinson

Organizations

  • General Electric

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Exoskeleton
  • Fabrication
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Machines
  • Materials Handling
  • Mobility
  • New York
  • Prototypes
  • Psychology
  • Security
  • Skeleton
  • United States

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.