Balancerator: shoulder-and-waist load distribution

lunch-bag straps + folded towels for padding, surprisingly useful supplies
23.302 N shoulders / 21.150 N waist. keep strap lengths with the numbers

assembly: repurpose lunch-bag cross-body straps, loop them through the wheel assembly, and attach shoulder pads. Folded towels replace the initial sponge idea because they are easier to fit with the available materials.

Shoulder and waist load distribution.

Shoulder and waist support placement.

third load test: shoulders 23.302 N; waist 21.150 N; thighs 0 N. The two supported loads again total 44.452 N. The notebook records that the distribution met the project's chosen threshold.

• comparison: waist-only configuration 44.452 N at the waist; leg configuration 31.923 N waist plus 12.529 N legs; shoulder configuration divides load roughly between shoulders and waist.

• review questions: reproduce strap length and pad location before comparing comfort; document movement restriction and attachment stability in addition to force. Meeting the project's threshold is not an independent validation for prolonged use.