3D Printed Exoskeleton (Theoretical)

grabcad

02JUN: Added photos of medical stents to illustrate how tubular structures can be designed to accommodate expansion, flex and even a thumb and fingers (bifurcation stent). -------------------- I have no idea how to reduce this concept to practice, but some math and software geniuses could probably develop an app for this in no time (photo is from "Cortex Exoskeleton" by Jake Evill): 1) Scan patient to capture anatomy and tremor orientation 2) Difficulty Level 1: 3D print a brace to counteract the tremor, taking advantage of variable density resins currently available. Place viscoelastic sleeve over wrist and attach brace over it. 3) Difficulty Level 2: Make the struts hollow and fill with viscoelastic material. Alternatively, create a shell over the struts and fill the pockets with viscoelastic material. 4) Difficulty Level 3: Have the struts overlap, creating mini dashpots to dampen the tremor. No power source required per the challenge rules, but plenty of brain power and computer power needed up front. Back to my reality...