Unleash solar energy and let the wheels roll! Our star here is running with a solar wheel attached to his carriage. He has lost the use of his rear legs.
Would some robotics group like to help us make this work outdoors with humans?
The dog is getting a solar assist and boost from a photovoltaic solar cell-powered “rotary” brushless DC motor. The solar cells spin with the wheel while producing power to the electric motor. Many other solar wheel applications are being explored by Solar Motion, Corp., including hybrid bikes, electric cars, scooters, skateboards, segways, and others.
The prosthetic device uses sun energy to assist in walking.
Post time: Jul-20-2017