Lift Assist

Inspiration

I like robot suits and I hate caring heavy objects for long distances.

What it does

Assist and perform as a weight distributor to relive strain and prevent injury to the arm and spine.

How I built it

The simple proto-type was built to 1:4 scale to prove concept. The claw/griping tool was built to full scale. The arduino controls the servo motors that control the functions.

Challenges I ran into

Scaling parts I made in Fusion 360 took some time. Also, 3D-printing to a long time.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

Fully working proof of function 1:4 scale hiking backpack frame and lifting mechanism.

What I learned

First layer dimension prints save hours and material when checking a newly designed file.

What's next for Lift Assist

Full scale hiking backpack modual that uses low power motors high tork motors to lift a log.

Built With

• 3d-printing
• arduino