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Alba Roda-Sales1, Joaquín L Sancho-Bru1, Margarita Vergara1
1Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica y Construcción, Universitat Jaume I, E12071 Castellón de la Plana, Spain.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 28, 2022
Summary
Data gloves for recording hand movements can be problematic for distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint measurements due to poor fit. A minimum hand length of 184 mm is identified for accurate data glove use.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Wearable Technology
Background:
- Data gloves with strain gauges are common for hand kinematics.
- Poor glove fitting often leads to issues recording distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint motion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify problems with CyberGlove use for DIP joint recording.
- To determine optimal hand size for accurate data glove measurements.
Main Methods:
- Static and dynamic hand posture recordings using CyberGloves on participants with varying hand sizes.
- Establishing minimum hand length for reliable DIP joint data acquisition.
- Validation through functional range of motion recordings and comparison with literature.
Main Results:
- A minimum hand length of 184 mm was found necessary for proper DIP joint recording.
- Even with a proper fit, challenges persist in recording small flexion angles and diminished touch sensitivity.
- Results were comparable to existing literature values.
Conclusions:
- Hand length is a critical factor for accurate data glove use in capturing DIP joint kinematics.
- Commercial availability of multiple glove sizes could significantly enhance usability and data accuracy.
