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http://dx.doi.org/10.7746/jkros.2014.9.2.079

A Study of wearable robot styling for the support a industrial work force assistance  

Stone, Daniel (Hyundai Motor group)
Kim, Hyung Joo (Hyundai Motor group)
Bae, Hyunki (University of Waterloo)
Publication Information
The Journal of Korea Robotics Society / v.9, no.2, 2014 , pp. 79-95 More about this Journal
Abstract
We are at the dawn of a new era in which the importance of robots will be evaluated on the basis of not only their functions but also their appearance. Therefore, those manufacturers who continue to develop robots that only offer convenience and do not keep up with the emerging trends might be weeded out from the robot market in the future. This study empirically tested and verified the ways in which the commercial value of wearable robots is enhanced when they are stylishly attired, using user and work environment analysis. For the purpose of this study, a styling development project for wearable robots was undertaken and applied to the actual development of these robots. Based on the results of the study, a new styling process for such robots was established. Those manufacturers who will realize the importance of styling of robots and develop robots using this process shall become the trendsetters in designing stylized robots and lead the robot industry in the future.
Keywords
Wearable robot; Robot styling; Robot design;
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