programmable mechanical counter-pressure compression garments -> IEVA spacesuits for the next generation of space research, commercialization, and exploration
We need intravehicular and extravehicular activity suits to work with astronauts, not against them. Opensuit has developed a patent pending programmable metamaterial that enables the production of a skin-tight spacesuit (mechanical counterpressure suit) from a 3D scan of an astronaut's body. The entire compression garment can be highly-locally tuned to provide counterpressure for maximum mobility, and 3D printed in one piece. This opens the door to single operator don/doff suits with a 20% O2 atmosphere, eliminating the need for a 2-hour de/repressurization protocol. An astronaut's spacesuit should be comparable in simplicity to a firefighter's turnout and SCBA equipment.
Chronic edema affects 20% of older adults in the United States, and often complicates recovery for millions, especially those treated for cancer. Traditional compression garments do not meet the needs of all patients, particularly those with severe or asymmetric swelling. Opensuit introduces a breakthrough with custom-fit, inelastic compression garments, crafted using our 3D-printed metamaterial. Each garment is precisely tailored to individual body shapes, making them easier to use and more comfortable, significantly shortening recovery times for patients dealing with chronic conditions.
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