Astrowear
Astrowear is a soft-robotic intelligent wearable for long duration deep space exploration, such as permanent habitation on the Moon and Mars.
The results of NASA’s twin study with astronaut Scott Kelly and his brother Mark, further highlights the fact that the weakest link in our dreams to explore the solar system may be us. Long-duration exposure to microgravity is severely deleterious to human heath, with the potential to impede mission efficacy and additional implications for long-term astronaut health. Although countermeasures have been developed to reduce deterioration, they are not ideal, requiring astronauts on the ISS to do two hours of exercise every day, while still experiencing bone density loss, muscle wastage and reduced immune function.
Developed as an always on wearable countermeasure, Astrowear has been designed to minimize the negative effects of long term micro-gravity, while maximizing efficient use of valuable crew time.
Trillium developed a novel soft robotic actuator technology that provides bi-directional resistance that responds to a wearable sensor suite and actuator control system and a wearable suit for data collection. Astrowear’s most recent prototype is currently at a TRL 4 level and provides significant resistance to the wearer.
We are actively looking for partners to test Astrowear.
