Date of Award
December 2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Electrical Engineering
Committee Member
Ian D Walker
Committee Member
Richard E Groff
Committee Member
Ge Lv
Abstract
This thesis describes the prototype and development of a soft continuum robotic airbag system that is attached to a passive mobility walker. The system can deploy in multiple configurations: to the front, left, or right of the walker depending on the direction of a detected fall. The continuum component of the project is made of nylon fabric with thin cables, allowing it to be compactly stored before deploying. The airbag is inflated in real time during a fall using a novel compression system. Results of experiments with the prototype in each configuration are presented. The system deploys consistently across falls, significantly reducing the g-force of impact.
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Jacob Andrew, "Soft Continuum Robotic Airbag Integrated with Passive Walker for Fall Mitigation" (2021). All Theses. 3650.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/3650