Evaluation method of man-machine system based on muscular characteristic

Abstract

In order to provide quality nursing care for bed-bound and disabled people without causing physical and mental stress to both patients and nurses, we have been developing a prototype of a human-assisting robotic system, referred to as HARO (Human-Assisting RObot), which is worn by an operator to amplify his or her power. This paper focuses on the suggestion of new evaluating method about assisting ability of a man-machine system based on muscular character, body mechanics and operator's link model.