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Analysis of wearable devices for PPE requirements Body Protection

Lab Coat

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	PPE Type
AR modality	Lab Coat	Comment
Voice	Yes	Voice control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hearing protection equipment
Gesture	Yes	Gesture control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad	Yes	Touchpad control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Controllers	Yes	Controllers is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze	Yes	Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Coveralls

Coverall coat

	PPE Type
AR modality	Coveralls	Comment
Voice	Yes	Voice control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hearing protection equipment
Gesture	Yes	Gesture control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad	Yes	Touchpad control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Controllers	Yes	Controllers is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze	Yes	Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Chemical Splash Apron

Splash Apron

	PPE Type
AR modality	Chemical Splash Apron	Comment
Voice	Yes	Voice control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hearing protection equipment
Gesture	Yes	Gesture control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad	Yes	Touchpad control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Controllers	Yes	Controllers is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze	Yes	Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Reflective Safety Vest

Reflective Safety

	PPE Type
AR modality	Reflective Safety Vest	Comment
Voice	Yes	Voice control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hearing protection equipment
Gesture	Yes	Gesture control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad	Yes	Touchpad control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Controllers	Yes	Controllers is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze	Yes	Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Welding Coat

Welding Coat

	PPE Type
AR modality	Welding Coat	Comment
Voice	Yes	Voice control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hearing protection equipment
Gesture	Yes	Gesture control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad	Yes	Touchpad control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Controllers	Yes	Controllers is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze	Yes	Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Tyvek Suite

Tyvek Suit

	PPE Type
AR modality	Tyvek Suit	Comment
Voice	?	Voice control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if the Tyvek suit covers the mouth or used with PPE hearing protection equipment
Gesture	?	Gesture control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if the Tyvek suit covers the hand or used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad	?	Touchpad control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if the Tyvek suit covers the hand or used with PPE hand protection equipment
Controllers	?	Controllers is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if the Tyvek suit covers the hand or used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze	?	Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Flame/Splash Resistant Suite

Flame Resistant Coat

	PPE Type
AR modality	Lab Coat	Comment
Voice	Yes	Voice control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hearing protection equipment
Gesture	Yes	Gesture control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Touchpad	Yes	Touchpad control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Controllers	Yes	Controllers is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE hand protection equipment
Gaze	Yes	Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment