An analysis of usability evaluation practices and contexts of use in wearable robotics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

User-centered design approaches have gained attention over the past decade, aiming to tackle the technology acceptance issues of wearable robotic devices to assist, support or augment human capabilities. While there is a consensus that usability is key to user-centered design, dedicated usability evaluation studies are scarce and clear evaluation guidelines are missing. However, the careful consideration and integration of user needs appears to be essential to successfully develop an effective, efficient, and satisfactory human-robot interaction. It is primarily the responsibility of the developer, to ensure that this users involvement takes place throughout the design process.

Methods

Through an online survey for developers of wearable robotics, we wanted to unde

SUBMITTER: Meyer JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8656061 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature