MAXFAS: Mechatronic Arm Exoskeleton for Firearm Aim Stabilization

MAXFAS: Mechatronic Arm Exoskeleton for Firearm Aim Stabilization

This article details the design, fabrication, and application of a mechatronic arm exoskeleton for firearm aim stabilization (MAXFAS), which senses and damps involuntary tremors in the arm. Human subject experiments were carried out using the device in a simulated shooting and aiming task. Results i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of mechanisms and robotics 2016-12, Vol.8 (6)
Hauptverfasser: Baechle, Daniel M, Wetzel, Eric D, Agrawal, Sunil K
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Devices
Exoskeletons
Mechatronics
Robot arms
Shooting
Small arms
Stabilization
Tremors
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Zusammenfassung:This article details the design, fabrication, and application of a mechatronic arm exoskeleton for firearm aim stabilization (MAXFAS), which senses and damps involuntary tremors in the arm. Human subject experiments were carried out using the device in a simulated shooting and aiming task. Results indicate that MAXFAS reduced arm tremors and improved shooting performance while wearing the device. Residual performance improvement after removing the device and possible training function of MAXFAS will also be discussed.
ISSN:1942-4302
1942-4310
DOI:10.1115/1.4034015