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Investigation of Development Direction for Wearable Robot Based on Soldier's Work Status

군인의 작업 실태에 기반한 웨어러블 로봇 개발 방향 탐색

  • Eom, Ran-i (Research Institute of Human Ecology, Chungnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Yejin (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Chungnam National University)
  • Received : 2020.07.01
  • Accepted : 2020.07.31
  • Published : 2020.12.31
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Abstract

This study obtains preliminary data through a multifaceted examination of work undertaken by soldiers and factors that should be considered in the development of wearable robots; in addition, the study explores the development direction for such robots in this segment. This study conducted a survey on males who had military experience in order to analyze work practices. The results of the survey indicate that there has been an existing need for wearable robots for soldiers and that soldiers prefer robots equipped with functions to support specific physical activities and those that offer comfort while being worn. In addition, it was found that the method to wear robots should be developed according to the body part that considered movements performed by soldiers. It was also found that strengthening functionality over aesthetic factors is extremely important. Soldiers desired wearable robots that could assist their main activities, protect their bodies, and incorporated an excellent system in terms of wearability.

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