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Modeling Human Expertise in a Sanding Task
Anna Konstant1, Zihao Zhu1, Yin Li1
1University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA.
Human Factors
|June 15, 2026
Summary
High-force, varied sanding motions improve performance, while controlled force and pauses reduce physical stress. These findings offer insights for optimizing sanding techniques and operator safety.
Area of Science:
- Ergonomics
- Occupational Health
- Manual Dexterity
Background:
- Sanding demands significant manual skill and exposes workers to physical stresses.
- Optimizing sanding requires balancing performance with physical strain.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify sanding strategies correlating with enhanced performance.
- Determine methods to minimize physical stress during sanding tasks.
Main Methods:
- Instrumented platform and motion capture analyzed force and kinematics in 20 participants.
- Image processing quantified paint removal for performance assessment.
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) for Hand Activity Level Peak Force Index evaluated physical stress.
Main Results:
- High performers exhibited greater sander movement and force variation.
- Some high performers maintained acceptable physical stress levels through controlled force and strategic pauses.
- Force, force variation, and speed correlated with improved sanding outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Increased force, force variability, and speed enhance sanding performance.
- Reduced force, increased pauses, and frequent exertions mitigate physical stress.
- Identified strategies can inform operator training for improved sanding efficiency and safety.
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