Arthritis simulation gloves aid companies in designing easy-to-use products
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 10:28
in Mathematics & Economics
As the U.S. population ages, manufacturers of consumer goods are realizing that many customers may not be as nimble-fingered or sharp-sighted as they once were. To help product designers and engineers address those changing requirements, researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have been developing evaluation methods and design techniques to identify and address the needs of all consumers, including those with functional limitations.