Decision Matrices
Data Gathering Mechanics
|
Criteria |
Cost |
Accuracy |
Ease of Setup |
Weight |
Adjustability |
Ease of Integration w/ Res. Device |
Total Score |
|
Weighting |
0.10 |
0.20 |
0.15 |
0.20 |
0.15 |
0.20 |
|
|
Motion Capture |
2 ($89.04) |
3 |
1 Requires camera setup and calibration |
3 Weightless, little to no contact |
3 No glove, will “fit” all adults |
3 No hand elements, most freedom |
2.6 |
|
Sensor Glove |
3 ($81.90) |
2 |
3 |
1 125 g |
1 Sized (small, medium, large, etc.) |
1 |
1.7 |
|
Hybrid Glove |
1 ($108) |
2 |
3 |
2 35g |
1 Sized (small, medium, large, etc.) |
1 |
1.7 |
Resistance Mechanisms
|
Criteria |
Cost |
Adjustability |
Design Complexity |
Weight |
Durability |
Ease of Integration w/ Glove |
Injury Risk |
Total Score |
|
Weighting |
0.10 |
0.20 |
0.15 |
0.20 |
0.10 |
0.10 |
0.15 |
|
|
Elastic Bands |
4 (<$30) |
2 |
4 Simple |
4 ~30g |
3 Degrades over time |
4 Requires Hooks/Guides |
4 Snap Hazard |
3.5 |
|
Cable/ Motor |
3 (~$34.92)
|
4 |
3 Circuitry |
3 149g |
4 Durable |
3 Requires routing and motor housing |
1 Pinch, entanglement, motor malfunction |
3.0 |
|
Pneumatic |
2 (~$41.00) |
3 |
2 Air valves, pumps |
1 ~165g |
2 Susceptible to leaks |
2 Requires tubing and connectors |
3 Overinflation, air leaks |
2.15 |
|
MR Fluid |
1 (~387.49) |
4 |
1 Fluid containment |
2 ~120g |
1 Sensitive to contamination |
1 Complex integration |
2 Leakage or skin irritatation |
1.95 |