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Analysis of wearable devices for PPE requirements Eye Protection

Impact Protection Glasses

Impact Protection
PPE Type
AR modality Impact Protection 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 ? Gaze control MAY not work with impact protection wearables as the gaze controller may be impacted by the extra layer of protection. This modality should be tested.

Laser Protection Goggles

Laser Protection Glasses
PPE Type
AR modality Laser Glass Googles Comment
Voice ? Voice control MAY not work due to the noise in environment where Laser Glass Google are used and if the Laser Glass Googles cover the mouth or used with PPE hearing protection equipment.

Some Laser Glass Google AR solutions may include an internal mic for control purposes
Gesture ? Gesture control MAY not work due to the likelihood of the operator using PPE hand protection equipment such as cut resistant gloves
Touchpad ? Touchpad control MAY not work due to the likelihood of the operator using PPE hand protection equipment such as cut resistant gloves
Controllers No Controllers WILL NOT work unless the touchpad has been specifically design for the Laser use case
Gaze No Gaze control is a WILL NOT work unless the gaze control has been specifically design for the Laser use case

Splash Protection Goggles

Splash Protection Goggles
PPE Type
AR modality Splash Protection 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 ? Gaze control MAY not work with Splash Protection Googles as the gaze controller may be impacted by the extra layer of protection. This modality should be tested

Welding Goggles

Welding Glasses
PPE Type
AR modality Welding Goggles Comment
Voice ? Voice control MAY not work due to the noise in a welding environment and if the welding goggles cover the mouth or used with PPE hearing protection equipment.
Some welding goggle AR solutions may include an internal mic for control purposes
Gesture ? Gesture control MAY not work due to the likelihood of the operator using PPE hand protection equipment such as cut resistant gloves
Touchpad ? Touchpad control MAY not work due to the likelihood of the operator using PPE hand protection equipment such as cut resistant gloves
Controllers No Controllers WILL NOT work unless the touchpad has been specifically design for the Welding use case
Gaze No Gaze control is a WILL NOT work unless the gaze control has been specifically design for the Welding use case

Impact/UV Protection Glasses

Impact and UV Protection Glasses
PPE Type
AR modality Impact and UV Protection Goggles 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 ? Gaze control MAY not work with Impact and UV Protection Googles as the gaze controller may be impacted by the tinted lenses. This modality should be tested.