NYX Resistance

According to BBC news, scientists have been exploring a new technology called Nanotubes. These carbon nanotubes are "straws" made only of atoms of carbon linked together in hexagons. These fibers are dipped in an electrolyte - a fluid containing ions, electrically charged atoms. When a voltage is applied at the ends of the yarns, these ions move into the fibers, causing them to expand. According to the article, this technology mimics the action of of muscles found in elephant trunks and squid tentacles.



This particular article was fascinating and extremely relevant to our particular project. This new technology could potentially answer many of the design questions that we are facing. One of the main issues we were struggling with was how we were going to create resistance for the arms (or if it would be smarter to only focus on the chest, back, and upper body). The honeycomb idea is a really interesting one because it could be used throughout the entire shirt and create support. Although we wouldn't necessarily be using the fibers to generate an electric charge, the concept of flexible carbon fiber is something that caught my attention at a first glance. 

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