Newtsuit Atmospheric Diving Suit Replica, 1986
Artifact no. 1986.0907
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Publication/Creation Date
1986Creators/Contributors
Can-Dive Marine Services Ltd. (creator)Media Type
Graphical ImagePersuasive Intent
InformationDiscursive Type
InventionsDescription
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.
HCI Platform
WearablesRelation to Body
OnRelated Body Part
Entire BodyAugments
Diving, Breathing, Exploring, Protecting, Working, Adapting, Immersing, Interacting, Moving, SubmergingTechnology Keywords
ExoskeletonMarketing Keywords
Can-Dive Marine Services Ltd.Source
https://ingeniumcanada.org/scitech/index.phpDate archived
January 30 2018Last edited
January 25 2022How to cite this entry
Can-Dive Marine Services Ltd.. (1986). "Newtsuit Atmospheric Diving Suit Replica, 1986Artifact no. 1986.0907
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