Based on the “A to Z Prototype Map” from the Sadownik Neuroinclusive Research Foundation and the technical requirements for HRI (Human-Robot Interaction) hardware, the following cost analysis outlines the estimated investment for a Sovereign Desktop Node or Social Exoskeleton MVP.
This analysis assumes a “Sovereign Supply Chain” model, prioritizing Canadian-sourced bio-composites and local high-tech assembly.
Cost Analysis & Manufacturer Map
| Prototype Component | Strategic Requirement (A-Z Map) | Estimated Cost (CAD) | Intended Canadian Manufacturer / Partner Type |
| Modular Shell (Bio-composites) | C. Aesthetic Sovereignty / U-Z. Net-Zero Production | $1,200 – $2,500 | Bio-composite Firms(e.g., specialized firms in Kitchener-Waterloo or Victoria, BC) |
| High-Level Processor (Pi 5 / Jetson) | J. Sovereign Bridge / H. Microcontrollers | $150 – $300 | Local Electronics Distributors (e.g., Elmwood Electronics, Toronto) |
| Silent High-Torque Servos | I. Actuation (Neck Support) / J. Actuation | $400 – $800 | Precision Robotics Suppliers (e.g., Canadian robot parts distributors in QC/ON) |
| 5G Cellular Bypass Hardware | I. Connectivity / H. 5G Resiliency | $200 – $400 | Telus/Rogers/Bell IoT Divisions (Direct integration for “Broken Portals” bypass) |
| Non-Contact Bio-Sensors (Thermal/MEMS) | G. Active Hallway Sensing / F. Bio-Synchrony | $150 – $300 | Sensor Tech Hubs (e.g., specialized providers in the Ottawa “Silicon Valley North”) |
| Smart BMS & LiPo Battery | F. Energy Sovereignty / G. Power Architecture | $300 – $500 | Canadian Battery Tech(e.g., Li-Cycle or local energy storage startups) |
| Hardware Kill-Switch / Veto Circuit | E. Safety (Mechanical Veto) / D. Sanctuary Switch | $50 – $100 | Custom PCB Fabrication (e.g., Alberta-based PCB assembly houses) |
| LLM/Gemini Logic Implementation | B. Fictive Kinship / K. Neuro-Symbolic Bridge | $0 – $1,000 (API/Dev) | In-house (Sadownik Foundation) / UVic Academic Development |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED MVP COST | “Sovereign Core” (Phase 4 P-Z) | $2,450 – $5,900 | Canadian Sovereign Supply Chain |
(Google; Sadownik, 2026)
Strategic Considerations for the Cost Model
- Sovereign Supply Chain (U-Z): By partnering with Canadian bio-composite firms (like those found in BC or Ontario), the foundation mitigates “Status Scars” through custom, non-stigmatizing textures while maintaining a Net-Zero carbon footprint.
- The “Structural Proxy” Efficiency: Unlike traditional medical devices, this prototype uses Lean Startup Principles (Phase 4). The initial “Breadboard” phase (P) reduces costs by testing the “Somatic Veto” logic before full shell fabrication.
- Connectivity (H/I): The inclusion of a dedicated 5G node is a high-cost but critical “Social Justice” feature. It ensures the Policy Exoskeleton (O) functions even when school firewalls (Broken Portals) attempt to block the user’s advocacy tools.
- IP & Privacy (T): Costs associated with IPC Pre-Submission (Privacy by Design) are categorized as “Administrative/Legal” but are essential for the 2026 Global Launch to ensure FIPPA/MFIPPA compliance in Ontario schools.
Note: The “GAP” items identified in the Prototype Map (such as high-end brushless servos to avoid sensory noise) represent the difference between the $2,450 entry-level node and the $5,900 high-fidelity “Social Exoskeleton.”