Newtsuit Atmospheric Diving Suit Replica, 1986
Artifact no. 1986.0907
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Publication/Creation Date
1986Description
The Newtsuit is a full-body exoskeleton designed for undersea work. Recognized as the world’s first rigid-body diving suit, its articulated arm and leg joints, on-board oxygen supply, and optional thrust pack provided divers with manual flexibility and increased freedom of movement at depths conventional soft-body scuba gear couldn’t reach. This replica was built by the Newtsuit’s developer, Can-Dive Services Ltd., for a design showcase at Expo ’86 in Vancouver.
Made in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Source
https://ingeniumcanada.org/scitech/index.php
Date archived
January 30 2018Last edited
January 25 2022How to cite this entry
Can-Dive Marine Services Ltd.. (1986). "
Newtsuit Atmospheric Diving Suit Replica, 1986
Artifact no. 1986.0907
Canada Science and Technology Museum". Canada Science and Technology Museum. Fabric of Digital Life.
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