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http://dx.doi.org/10.5850/JKSCT.2021.45.2.305

Verification of Effectiveness of Wearing Compression Pants in Wearable Robot Based on Bio-signals  

Park, Soyoung (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Chungnam National University)
Lee, Yejin (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Chungnam National University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles / v.45, no.2, 2021 , pp. 305-316 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, the effect of wearing functional compression pants is verified using a lower-limb wearable robot through a bio-signal analysis and subjective fit evaluation. First, the compression area to be applied to the functional compression pants is derived using the quad method for nine men in their 20s. Subsequently, functional compression pants are prepared, and changes in Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals when wearing the functional compression and normal regular pants inside a wearable robot are measured. The EEG and ECG signals are measured with eyes closed and open. Results indicate that the Relative alpha (RA) and Relative gamma wave (RG) of the EEG signal differ significantly, resulting in increased stability and reduced anxiety and stress when wearing the functional compression pants. Furthermore, the ECG analysis results indicate statistically significant differences in the Low frequency (LF)/High frequency (HF) index, which reflect the overall balance of the autonomic nervous system and can be interpreted as feeling comfortable and balanced when wearing the functional compression pants. Moreover, subjective sense is discovered to be effective in assessing wear fit, ease of movement, skin friction, and wear comfort when wearing the functional compression pants.
Keywords
Wearable robot; Electroencephalogram (EEG); Electrocardiogram (ECG); Wear comfort; Quad;
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