Spatial manipulator apparatus for a mammalian subject includes a
stabilizing base; a hemispheroidal truss frame mounted for rotation on
the stabilizing base, the truss frame supporting and stabilizing an outer
generally circular rim in relation to a non-concentric hub located at its
rotational axis; and a second frame mounted orthogonally within the outer
rim on a second rotational axis, the second frame being configured to
support a mammalian subject during spatial manipulation thereof by
rotation about one or more of the orthogonal rotational axes. Preferably,
the truss frame and the second frame are driven for rotation about the
orthogonal rotational axes to achieve a desired mammalian-subject spatial
orientation within a chair-like structure pivotally adjustably mounted
within the second frame. Preferably, the truss frame includes a
substantially circular rim member mounting the second frame for rotation
therein; three or more struts connecting from circumferential
substantially evenly spaced locations along the circular rim member to a
point of convergence on the truss frame through which the first axis
extends; and a hub at the point of convergence mounting the three or more
struts.