Empirical Trials on Effects of Wearing and Carrying Objects for DSTL
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · Awarded contract
AwardedEmpirical Trials on Effects of Wearing and Carrying Objects for DSTL
Awarded 09 Mar 2022
Awarded09 Mar 2022
Value£109,983.20
SupplierTHE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 8mo ago12mo term
Awarded 9 Mar 2022Expired 28 Feb 2023
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to The University of Liverpool for empirical trials to understand the effects of carrying or wearing objects, such as wearable devices.
The trials sought to determine maximum weight and load limits, how these limits change, how task performance is affected by wearing or carrying objects of different weights and shapes at different locations, optimal carrying methods to avoid affecting task performance, and how any effects can be prevented or mitigated through habituation, weight placement and distribution, object shape, and equipment.
The contract value was AUD 109,983.2.
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