ITP Class: Biomechanics
Replicating a WREX Assistive Device
The Wilmington Robotic Exoskeleton (WREX) is an assistive device made of hinged metal bars and resistance bands. It enables kids with underdeveloped arms to play, feed themselves and hug. For our biomechanics class, we attempted to replicate one from open …
XBee
We learned about wireless sensor communication today and saw this cool video of a project using XBee
Biomechanical Energy Harvesting
This paper and patent provided a detailed overview of an cool system for generating electrical power passively from everyday human movement. The unique thing about this system is that it uses generative braking – only providing resistance when the leg is trying …
Cartesian coordinate system with gumdrops and paper clips
Visualizing the Cartesian coordinate system with gumdrops and paper clips.
Blizzard Biomechanics (aka snow angels)
During the recent blizzard, I had a chance to explore the snow covered city. The artists of the Italian renaissance are often an inspiration to me; accordingly, I have a print of da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man above my couch. On …
