Utilisation of tactile sensors in ergonomic assessment of hand–handle interface: a review
Institute of Technology, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi ⁵⁶, EE⁵¹0¹⁴ Tartu, Estonia;
*Correspondence: mart.reinvee@emu.ee
²Institute of Exercise Biology and Physiotherapy, University of Tartu, Jakobi ⁵, EE⁵¹0¹⁴ Tartu, Estonia
Abstract:
Many ergonomic studies deal with comfort or try to find optimal parameters for tool design. Most of these studies also emphasise the importance of coupling between hand and handle. In order to collect objective data about hand–handle interface pressure, tactile sensors can be used. A trade-off between sensor dimensions, sensel density, robustness, and accuracy must be considered while choosing between commercial tactile sensors for ergonomic investigations. Based on literature from the last two decades, the main aspects of tactile sensors usage are highlighted.
Key words:
force sensitive resistors, hand–handle interface, pressure mapping.