Explore the future of space technology in this 37-minute conference talk from the Hackaday SuperConference. Delve into Kari Love's research on next-generation space suits, focusing on the integration of soft robotics and mechanical counterpressure. Learn about the principles of soft robotics, their applications in handling fragile materials, and bio-inspired designs for stability and adaptability. Examine the evolution of space suits, from traditional designs to innovative Mechanical Counter-Pressure (MCP) concepts like the Space Activity Suit and BioSuit. Discover why glove design is a crucial starting point for improvement and gain insights into cutting-edge developments such as electrodynamic power scavenging and tensegrity robotic rovers. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how soft robotics and hybrid technologies are revolutionizing space exploration equipment.
Redesigning Space Tech with Soft Robotics and Mechanical Counterpressure
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
What is a soft robot?
Handling fragile or irregular materials
Bio Inspired - Stability
Bio Inspired - Diversity of existing solutions
Human object integration
Durability and Adaptability
Traditional space suits
Mechanical Counter-Pressure suits (MCP) The Space Activity Suit - Dr. Paul Webb
Mechanical Counter-Pressure suits (MCP) BioSuit - Dr. Dava Newman (MIT)
Mechanical Counter-Pressure suits (MCP) MCP Glove System - Final Frontier Design
Why gloves first?
Robotic Rover with Electrodynamic Power Scavenging - Dr. Mason Peck (Cornell)
Tensegrity Robotic Rovers
Blast off with soft robotics! (and Hybrids too)
Taught by
HACKADAY
