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SUMMARY:Evaluating the Usability and Ergonomic Impact of Paper-Based Weara
 ble Electronics in Construction
DESCRIPTION:Oluwaseun Olabode, J. Alfredo Ocegueda, Ramses Martinez, and B
 ehzad Esmaeili (Purdue University)\n\nThis study evaluates the usability a
 nd acceptance of paper-based wearable electronics (PBWE) for real-time fat
 igue monitoring in construction settings. Though effective, traditional se
 nsors like electromyography (EMG) electrodes are often invasive, rigid, an
 d environmentally unfriendly. PBWE offers a sustainable, flexible, and non
 -invasive alternative by converting mechanical movements into electrical s
 ignals. We conducted a two-day experimental protocol with thirty-two parti
 cipants who completed repetitive lifting tasks wearing traditional EMG ele
 ctrodes and PBWE sensors. Usability was assessed using the Technology Acce
 ptance Model (TAM), focusing on perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease 
 of use (PEOU), and usability satisfaction. Diagnostic reliability checks u
 sing Cronbach’s alpha confirmed strong internal consistency across all TAM
  constructs. Participants rated the PBWE highly across all dimensions, ind
 icating strong acceptance and perceived effectiveness. Despite the lightwe
 ight and disposable nature of the PBWE, participants found it both comfort
 able and reliable for continuous monitoring. The results highlight PBWE’s 
 potential as a practical solution for improving worker safety and addressi
 ng environmental concerns associated with traditional sensor technologies.
  This study contributes to advancing wearable electronics for construction
  applications. It emphasizes the importance of designing user-friendly, su
 stainable technologies that meet the demands of dynamic and physically int
 ensive work environments.\n\nTrack: Usability and System Evaluation\n\nSes
 sion Chair: Michelle Rusch (Iowa State University)\n\n
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