3D Modeling / EMU

EMU (Extravehicular Maneuvering Unit) and Virtual Human Model – Tietronix has developed this experimental spacesuit for NASA. This model is used to represent a suit design and visualization problem. The suit components affect the astronaut’s body in various ways. The model developed by Tietronix highlights the upper and lower extremities function with the appropriate muscular deformations while in the constraints of the space suit.

This human model is the focus of design visualization and the effects of long-term wear on EVA (extravehicular activity) astronauts. Here, ergonomic and biomechanical attributes including strength, joint moments, gait/movement condition, anthropometries, and tolerances could be visually analyzed.

This technology can be applied to commercial domains such as fire-fighting suits, military protective gear, fighter pilot suits and other constraining garments.

Astronaut Space Suit (view sample)