Showing posts with label prototypes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prototypes. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Robots to super hero


Robots to super hero

The fear of insects is one of the most common phobias. Insects frighten us and it can be also why they intrigue scientists.Lately, it is a machine that looks like spider steel was invented. With this imposingmachine, it is possible to move such super heroes of Marvel comics of our childhood.The human machine hybrid, is controlled by fluidic muscle actuators. This allows the muscles to contract when they are inflated to stretch and when they are tired. By using this type of system, the machine becomes more fluid and flexible. Muscle actuators have another advantage, they eliminate the friction and fatigue, while others have failed prototypes and are scratched. Encoders are integrated at the hips to allow the "passenger" to adjust the speed of the machine. The machine is easy to control, as when the passenger lift the right leg, three mechanical legs will stand up in rotation. Once the machine in motion, it is no longer possible to distinguish which of the man or the machine controls the other so they are in harmony.

Spiderman fans will enjoy!