Determinants of wearer satisfaction factors for harnesses in upper-limb assistive wearable robots
- Authors
- Chae, U Ri; Lee, Gi Hyun; Kim, Hongbum; Kim, Kyujung; Choi, Jongkyu; Hyun, Dong Jin; Yun, Jungmin
- Issue Date
- Feb-2024
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Keywords
- Harness; Usability; Vest exoskeleton; Wearability; Wearable robots
- Citation
- Heliyon, v.10, no.4, pp 1 - 16
- Pages
- 16
- Journal Title
- Heliyon
- Volume
- 10
- Number
- 4
- Start Page
- 1
- End Page
- 16
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/90919
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26518
- ISSN
- 2405-8440
2405-8440
- Abstract
- Wearable robots are increasingly being deployed for use in industrial fields. However, only a few studies have focused on the usability of wearable robots. The present study evaluated the factors affecting the usability of a harness in securing a wearable robot to the body because the harness directly affects the work efficiency, and thus its design and use require careful consideration. A comparative evaluation of the arrangement of the Vest Exoskeleton before and after improvements was conducted, in which participants performed a benchmark assembly task while wearing the robot. Results showed that wearability decreased after the improvements due to the additional straps and buckles used, but the overall wearing satisfaction improved as a result of increased stability. Stability and convenience were the main factors affecting the overall wearing satisfaction, while sub-indicators included wearing comfort and tactile sensation. Therefore, improvements in stability, such as those related to fixation strength and tactile sensation, had a direct positive impact on the overall wearing satisfaction. © 2024 The Authors
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