Work Item
ASTM WK90300
New Practice for Multivariate Fit and Accommodation for Exoskeleton Manufacturers and Designers
1. Scope
The design and engineering of an exoskeleton is expensive. Therefore, designs typically fit more than one person - think one size fits most. However, to accurately fit and accommodate a specific design range of anthropometries, the exoskeleton manufacturer leverages adjustment points on the exoskeleton. Deciding on what adjustment points are more important is the result of a multivariate analysis. F####-##, provided an example of a univariate or single dimension analysis. This standard practice builds upon that knowledge to help manufacturers and designers (Who do not presently leverage a multivariate method) arrive at an understanding of multivariate analysis.
Keywords
anthropometry, ergonomics, anthropomorphic, clustering, principal components analysis, multivariate, fit, exoskeleton, exosuit
Rationale
This standard provides manufacturers and designers of exoskeletons a method to perform multivariate analysis. Presently, there is a need for a standard that provides knowledge into multivariate techniques.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 04-14-2024
Technical Contact: Tanimu Deleon