A new aesthesiometer for investigating vibration white finger (VWF)

E. N. CORLETT Department of Production Engineering and Production Management, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England

N. K. AKINMAYOWA Department of Engineering Production, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England

K. SIVAYOGANATHAN Department of Engineering Production, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England

Abstract

This paper describes a test designed to provide a more controlled and sensitive measure of the effects of vibration on the fingers by measuring the ability to recognize by touch the different levels present in a surface. Pilot trials to illustrate its effectiveness are presented and discussed.

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