Title
Effects of a feedback signal in a computer mouse on movement behaviour, muscle load, productivity, comfort and user friendliness
Author
de Korte, E.M.
de Kraker, H.
Bongers, P.M.
van Lingen, P.
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven
Publication year
2008
Abstract
To study the effects of a tactile feedback signal in a computer mouse on reduction of hovering behaviour and consequently on changes in muscle load, productivity, comfort and user friendliness, a comparative, experimental study with repeated measures was conducted. Fifteen subjects performed five trials with different mouse actions and a standardised task, once with a mouse with the feedback signal and once with a mouse without the feedback signal. Holding the hand just above the mouse caused higher muscle loading than clicking and scrolling. Holding the hand on the mouse caused higher muscle loading than resting the hand on the desk. The feedback signal effectively decreased hovering behaviour. It also led to a more dynamic activation pattern of the extensor muscles of the forearm. The overall opinion of the feedback signal for future use was rated as somewhat variable. No effects on discomfort or productivity were found. The use of a mouse with a tactile vibrating feedback signal seems promising for preventing arm complaints, although more research is needed to establish the clinical relevance.
Subject
Healthy for Life
Workplace
Healthy Living
Arbeidsproductiviteit
Comfort
Computer mouse
Feedback
Movement behaviour
Muscle load
Productivity
Productivity
Telecommunication networks
Activation patterns
Comfort
Computer mouse
Experimental studies
Extensor muscles
Feedback signals
Movement behaviour
Muscle loadings
Repeated measures
Tactile feedbacks
User friendlinesses
Muscle
adult
arm muscle
article
biomechanics
computer mouse
ergonomics
feedback system
female
human
human experiment
locomotion
male
man machine interaction
motor performance
muscle contraction
muscle stress
productivity
task performance
weight bearing
Adult
Computer Peripherals
Efficiency
Feedback
Female
Health Behavior
Health Surveys
Human Engineering
Humans
Male
Movement
Muscle Contraction
Muscle, Skeletal
Personal Satisfaction
Pilot Projects
Posture
Questionnaires
User-Computer Interface
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/00140130802327177
TNO identifier
241092
ISSN
0014-0139
Source
Ergonomics, 51 (11), 1757-1775
Document type
article