Sensitive chair: a force sensing chair with multimodal real-time feedback via agent

Authors:
I. Daian;A. M. van Ruiten;A. Visser;S. Zubic
Affiliations:
University of Technology Eindhoven, AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands;University of Technology Eindhoven, AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands;University of Technology Eindhoven, AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands;University of Technology Eindhoven, AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Venue:
Proceedings of the 14th European conference on Cognitive ergonomics: invent! explore!
Year:
2007

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Abstract

Motivation -- The paper presents an alternative prevention system for Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) in visual display terminal (VDT) workers. The system integrates an ergonomically adjustable chair with a computer program that provides multimodal real-time feedback through an agent. Research approach -- A user study was conducted to test the use of the sensitive chair in a natural work environment. Data regarding user satisfaction, awareness provided by the system, and actions taken in response to system were gathered. Findings/Design -- Findings of the user study show that the participants were positive about the sensitive chair and that they became much more aware of their sitting posture. Take away message -- The use of sensors and an agent to give real-time feedback about an adequate sitting posture was positively evaluated and has a strong effect on the awareness of sitting posture in VDT workers.