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Project Progress & Assembly Documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Electronics & PCB Design<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Figure 1: Custom PCB designed for sensor integration and power distribution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Testing & Validation<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Figure 2: Human subject testing on treadmill for gait validation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Figure 3: Benchtop mechanical testing rig for transmission efficiency validation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Full System Assembly<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Figure 4: Fully assembled AXilles ankle exoskeleton system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Subsystem Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Figure 5: Back Brace Assembly<\/strong>
Motor mounting and cable routing system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Figure 6: Waist Mount Detail<\/strong>
Lightweight frame with integrated electronics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Figure 7: Foot Assembly<\/strong>
Ankle joint mechanism with embedded sensor suite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Build Process Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phase 1: CAD Finalization & Manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We began this semester by finalizing the CAD model and system architecture, then commenced sheet metal part production and 3D printing of structural components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Figure 8: Initial mechanical assembly \u2013 view 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Figure 9: Initial mechanical assembly \u2013 view 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Figure 10: CAD model verification and component layout planning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Phase 2: Electronics Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We implemented a standardized wiring color code for all sensor and power connections to ensure consistency and facilitate troubleshooting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n