Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Built first testing prototype
Found stiffness of elastic
Researched desired values for stiffness
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Brainstormed and drew a few initial concepts
Met with sponsor and discussed current concepts
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Research materials for the boot and the exoskeleton system
Compare different connection methods for the cuff and shoe
Compare suspension systems
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Sponsor reaffirmed long term goals of the project (in person)
Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
Find stiffness matrix of elastic (in person)
Initial risk reduction experiment was conducted
Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)
None
Risks and Areas of Concern
Not enough stiffness in current elastic to counter the moment on the ankle/foot during skiing
Resources or Information Required but not Available
None
Schedule
Describe upcoming milestone
Update Gantt chart.
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $38
Leftover: $2962
Progress on Report and Webpage
Updated a few pages of webpage