상향 작업을 위한 가벼운 종이접기 팔 지지대 설계

Abstract

Overhead tasks can lead to musculoskeletal disorders, and to prevent this, various arm support devices are being researched and developed. Arm support devices equipped with actuators can generate strong forces, while those utilizing springs feature a simpler system. The origami structure is characterized by its thinness, making the design lightweight, and a design approach utilizing this merit has been proposed. Following the design method, arm support devices were fabricated using PET and fabric, and it was confirmed that they could effectively support the arm. Such arm supports are anticipated to be essential for tasks requiring prolonged periods of static posture.