Experiment 2: Data Collection and Analysis
The results of the subjects’ survey on their assessment of the load’s locations are summarized in figure 33 below. The equivalent relative positioning of the weights are shown in figure 34.
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Figure 33 |
Ranking of Force to
Counterbalance Load |
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Subject 1 |
Subject 2 |
Subject 3 |
Subject 4 |
Subject 5 |
Subject 6 |
Subject 7 |
Average |
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Load Position |
A |
Closes to Spine and Closest to Shoulder |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3.86 |
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B |
Closes to Spine and Furthest from Shoulder |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2.56 |
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C |
Furthest from Spine and Closest to Shoulder |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1.57 |
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D |
Furthest from Spine and Furthest from Shoulder |
1 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1.71 |
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Figure 34: Custom Backpack Load Positions