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Build the Robot

This section walks you through how to physically build PrintExo — from parts sourcing to 3D printing and final assembly.

PrintExo is designed to be: - FDM-printable using consumer desktop 3D printers, - off-the-shelf friendly with standard, easily sourced hardware, - shoe-agnostic, requiring no permanent modification to footwear.


Build pipeline

  1. Bill of Materials (BOM) – what to buy
  2. 3D Printing Guide – what to print and recommended settings
  3. Assembly Guide & Shoelace Fixation Guide – step-by-step build and fitting

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Note: PrintExo consists of an actuation unit, a shank structure, and a lace-anchored shoe interface.
Detailed design and implementation instructions are provided in the pages above.