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A Physical Hand Tremor Simulator for Use With Inclusive Design Research
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A device to induce the effects of ET in the wrists and hands of otherwise healthy research participants for use in inclusive design studies, called “The HandShake,” reproduces the functional impairment of ET sufferers on design study participants.Abstract:
Essential Tremor (ET) is the most common movement disorder among adults. This paper presents a device to induce the effects of ET in the wrists and hands of otherwise healthy research participants for use in inclusive design studies. The device, called “The HandShake,” reproduces the functional impairment of ET sufferers on design study participants. Existing solutions can require complex or expensive equipment. The HandShake uses a novel low-cost system based around a single RC servo. Users of the device in validation testing were found to be impaired in a manner similar to ET sufferers. This tool is intended to aid future inclusive design research regarding upper extremity disabilities. We present results regarding the validity of the simulated tremors versus data from those suffering with ET.Copyright © 2014 by ASMEread more
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