Analysis of Finger Motion in Evaluating the Hand of a Cloth using a Glove-type Measurement System

Abstract

When people evaluate cloth by handling it, they use a special finger motion depending on the purpose of their evaluation. Such sensory evaluation includes resilience, roughness, flexibility and softness. We observed and compared the finger motions of both sensitive and non-sensitive users. We used a glove-type measurement system with pressure sensors to investigate the characteristics of finger motion while evaluating the hand of a cloth. The sensor provided data on the applied force used, as well as finger motion patterns. This allowed us to identify and analyze the differences between sensitive and non-sensitive users. The results show that the finger motion varied according to the user's ability to discriminate, with expert users finger motion being better suited to sensory evaluation.