Shoe or boot for astronauts, has gyroscope connected to high-speed electric motor in sole, for providing feeling of gravity

摘要

The shoe is provided with at least one gyroscope (1) which is coupled to a high-speed electric motor (6). Two rapidly-turning gyroscopes may be arranged with their axes into frames or housings connected by a joint. The gyroscope rotation direction may be selected by a switching function. An operating panel may be provided in the astronaut's glove.