Sea Stable Sketch Model Review Blue A
1 in 3 people highly susceptible to motion sickness Sea Stable Stationary Spatial Confusion Current Products Movement Pressure changes
Market Over 40 $30 Billion 100 Million Medications Boat/Ship Industry Ferry Rides Annually To treat motion sickness
Similar Product: Seakeeper [8] Whole boat stabilizer for boats 26’ and larger Mechanism: Gyro flywheel tilts to produce torque Cost: $19,900
PROBLEM Can we make a small modular device to stabilize a fixed seat in waves? - Size - Active Stabilization - Stand-alone
SOLUTION Sea Stable
FEATURES IMU-Based Feedback 2 Axis Gimbal 2 Bar Linkage Servo System Actuators
● Waves are very low frequency ≅ 0.3 Hz ● More power needed for human Findings/Further weight Improvements ● Needs to be shorter to serve as a cushion on any seat ● Concept is applicable elsewhere : ○ Stabilized food serving platter ○ Table for boats
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