The present work aimed at analyzing the feasibility of using in-shoe sensorized pressure insoles to quantify the magnitude of loads carried during working activities. For this purpose, capacitive sensor insoles (Pedar, Novel) were used to record pressure parameters on a sample of 16 subjects during the execution of a number of motor tasks; while carrying 4, 8, and 12 kg loads. Three carrying modes were investigated: in a box in front of the chest, in hand-held bags, and in a backpack. The present preliminary results demonstrated the system's capability to discriminate load weights equal to or greater than 8 kg, thus suggesting Us application in measurement campaigns in working environments.
Giangrande A., Leardini A., Lullini G., Violante F.S., Berti L., Bonfiglioli R., et al. (2018). Instrumented issoles for the measure of carried weight loads. GIORNALE ITALIANO DI MEDICINA DEL LAVORO ED ERGONOMIA, 40(3), 179-182.
Instrumented issoles for the measure of carried weight loads
Lullini G.;Violante F. S.;Berti L.;Bonfiglioli R.;Caravaggi P.
2018
Abstract
The present work aimed at analyzing the feasibility of using in-shoe sensorized pressure insoles to quantify the magnitude of loads carried during working activities. For this purpose, capacitive sensor insoles (Pedar, Novel) were used to record pressure parameters on a sample of 16 subjects during the execution of a number of motor tasks; while carrying 4, 8, and 12 kg loads. Three carrying modes were investigated: in a box in front of the chest, in hand-held bags, and in a backpack. The present preliminary results demonstrated the system's capability to discriminate load weights equal to or greater than 8 kg, thus suggesting Us application in measurement campaigns in working environments.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
