Hand Protection

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Analysis of wearable devices for PPE requirements Hand Protection

Leather Gloves

Leather Gloves
PPE Type
AR modality Leather Gloves 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 No Gesture control WILL NOT work with Leather Gloves as the device will not be able to recognise gestures
Touchpad No Touchpad control WILL NOT work with Leather Gloves as the touchpad will not be sensitive enough to respond to the leather gloves touch
Controllers ? Controller control MAY work with Leather Gloves. It is recommended that this modality is tested first. There is a high risk that using controllers will not work due to the size of Leather Gloves and the need to press small buttons on most controllers
Gaze Yes Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Cryogenic Gloves

Cryogenic Gloves
PPE Type
AR modality Cryogenic Gloves 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 No Gesture control WILL NOT work with Cryogenic Gloves as the device will not be able to recognise gestures
Touchpad No Touchpad control WILL NOT work with Cryogenic Gloves as the touchpad will not be sensitive enough to respond to the cryogenic gloves touch
Controllers ? Controller control WILL NOT work with with Cryogenic Gloves as the touchpad will not be sensitive enough to respond to the cryogenic gloves touch
Gaze Yes Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Cut Resistant Gloves

Cut Protection Gloves
PPE Type
AR modality Cut Resistant Gloves 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 No Gesture control WILL NOT work with Cut Resistant Gloves as the device will not be able to recognise gestures
Touchpad No Touchpad control WILL NOT work with Cut Resistant Gloves as the touchpad will not be sensitive enough to respond to the Cut Resistant Gloves touch
Controllers ? Controller control MAY work with Cut Resistant Gloves. It is recommended that this modality is tested first. There is a high risk that using controllers will not work due to the size of Cut Resistant Gloves and the need to press small buttons on most controllers
Gaze Yes Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Rubber Coated Fabric Gloves

Rubber Coated Safety Gloves
PPE Type
AR modality Rubber Coated Fabric Gloves 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 ? Controller control MAY work with Rubber Coated Fabric Gloves. It is recommended that this modality is tested first. There is a risk that gestures may not be recognises.
Touchpad ? Touchpad control MAY work with Rubber Coated Fabric Gloves as the touchpad will not be sensitive enough to respond to the rubber coating. It is recommended that this modality is tested first.
Controllers ? Controller control MAY work with Rubber Coated Fabric Gloves. It is recommended that this modality is tested first. There is a high risk that using controllers will not work due to the size of the Rubber Coated Fabric Gloves and the need to press small buttons on most controllers
Gaze Yes Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

Nitrile Gloves

Nitrile Gloves
PPE Type
AR modality Nitrile Gloves 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 ? Gesture control MAY work with Nitrile Gloves. It is recommended that this modality is tested first. There is a risk that gestures may not be recognises.
Touchpad ? Touchpad control MAY work with Nitrile Gloves as the touchpad will not be sensitive enough to respond to the rubber. It is recommended that this modality is tested first.
Controllers ? Controller control MAY work with Nitrile Gloves. It is recommended that this modality is tested first. There is a high risk that using controllers will not work due to the size of Nitrile Gloves and the need to press small buttons on most controllers
Gaze Yes Gaze control is a good modality option, but may be limited in its effectiveness if used with PPE eye protection equipment

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