An Impedance-Controlled Testbed for Simulating Variations in the Mechanical Fit of Wearable Devices
Alexander B. Ambrose,Chelse VanAtter,Frank L. Hammond,Alexander B. Ambrose,Chelse VanAtter,Frank L. Hammond
The fit of a wearable device, such as a prosthesis, can be quantitatively characterized by the mechanical coupling at the user-device interface. It is thought that the mechanical impedance, specifically the stiffness and damping, of wearable device interfaces can significantly impact human performance while using them. To test this theory, we develop a forearm-mounted testbed with a motorized, two...
