A Directional Vibrotactile Feedback Interface for Ergonomic Postural Adjustment

• Published in: IEEE transactions on haptics Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 200 - 211
• Main Authors: Kim, Wansoo, Ruiz Garate, Virginia, Gandarias, Juan M., Lorenzini, Marta, Ajoudani, Arash
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States IEEE 01.01.2022; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Ergonomics; Exoskeletons; Feedback; Haptic interfaces; Humans; Joints; kinematics and dynamics monitoring; Optimization; Posture; posture optimisation; Task analysis; Torso; Vibration; Vibrations; Vibrotactile feedback; work-related musculoskeletal disorders; Working conditions; Workplaces

The objective of this paper is to develop and evaluate a directional vibrotactile feedback interface as a guidance tool for postural adjustments during work. In contrast to the existing active and wearable systems such as exoskeletons, we aim to create a lightweight and intuitive interface, capable...