Exploring the utility of robots in exposure studies.

ABSTRACT: Obtaining valid, reliable quantitative exposure data can be a significant challenge for industrial hygienists, exposure scientists, and other health science professionals. In this proof-of-concept study, a robotic platform was programmed to perform a simple task as a plausible alternative to human subjects in exposure studies for generating exposure data. The use of robots offers several advantages over the use of humans. Research can be completed more efficiently and there is no need to recruit, screen, or train volunteers. In addition, robots can perform tasks repeatedly without getting tired allowing for collection of an unlimited number of measurements using different chemicals to assess exposure impacts from formulation changes and new product development. The use of robots also elimi

SUBMITTER: Feld-Cook E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7234925 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature