Ability Mining of Toe Manipulation -Input Device that Applies Force in the Direction of Toe Extension-

Abstract

By working under conditions different from those of everyday life, a person can discover new potential abilities. As part of the ability mining research, in order to further understand the potential for manipulation by a toe, it is necessary to investigate the ability of a toe to manipulate when a resistance force is applied to the toe movements. This paper first discusses, on the basis of previous literature, the possibility that a resistance force may facilitate manipulation by a toe. An input device that provides a resistance force to toe movements is developed.