Standard Guide for Quantitative Measures for Establishing Exoskeleton Functional Ergonomic Parameters and Test Metrics

Importancia y uso:

4.1 This guide provides a set of recommended quantitative measures which can be used to assess the task or human readiness, or both, of exoskeletons. All of the quantitative measures are used in ergonomic research to assist in objectively concluding the efficacy of an assessed metric.

4.2 Not every element of this guide may be applicable to all exoskeleton components or configurations. Nor are all the quantitative measures herein exhaustive. Selection of quantitative measures should be done based on the uncertainties surrounding the end use application of the exoskeleton. It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to determine which portions of this guide, and the corresponding measures, are applicable to their exoskeletons.

4.3 The ability to reproduce analysis between exoskeleton usage vs. non-exoskeleton usage is critical criteria in using a quantitative measures approach. A control method for reproducibility in a quantitative measures approach is a repeated measures design. A repeated measures design involves multiple measures of the same variable taken on the same end user, either under different conditions or over two or more time periods. The salient aspect of a repeated measures design is using the end user as the control.

Subcomité:

F48.02

Referida por:

F3323-24

Volúmen:

15.13

Número ICS:

11.180.10 (Aids and adaptation for moving)

Palabras clave:

anthropometry; biomechanics; duration; ergonomics; exoskeleton; fatigue; first responder; force; frequency; industrial; kinematics; kinetics; labor; lower body; manufacturing; medical; military; musculoskeletal; occupational; posture; recreational; safety; upper body; vibration;