Prototyping and demonstration of augmented physical functions to reduce the physical effort of individual snow shoveling work

Progress report on user research using off-the-shelf snow shoveling tools

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to derive tools that reduce the physical burden of snow removal and snow shoveling. To do this, we need to conduct a survey to determine the elements of existing snow removal and snow shoveling tools that place a physical burden on the user, and to organize the requirements for reducing the labor required. In this presentation, we will report on the progress of the ongoing survey of snow shoveling tools targeting elderly and young users. required.