🎥 Watch the Video:
Coaching, Hazardous Movements, and Use Cases
🎯 The Goal: Real-Time Coaching for Safer Movement
SoterCoach is designed to coach workers in the moment, helping them develop safer movement habits that reduce injury risk.
When a hazardous movement is detected, the device waits until the worker returns to a neutral posture, then delivers a gentle vibration and beep. This immediate feedback encourages the worker to adjust their behavior next time — building muscle memory and supporting long-term behavioral change.
📊 What Is a Hazardous Movement?
A hazardous movement is one that increases the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The SoterCoach device identifies and responds to 10 key movement risks, broken down by body region:
📍 Spine Program
With Haptic Feedback:
- Poor bending (>90° forward)
- Back twisting while bending (twist >30° with bend >50°)
- Intense bending (sudden, jerky motion)
Tracked in Dashboard Only:
- Awkward static posture (bend >60° held for >20 seconds)
- Repetitive movements (2+ hazardous movements in a minute)
💪 Shoulder Program
With Haptic Feedback:
- Arm elevation (>90° in any direction)
- Unsafe pushing and pulling (jerky motion with open shoulder)
- Overexertion (elevated arms >90° for 20%+ of shift)
Tracked in Dashboard Only:
- Static arm elevation (>30 seconds)
- Repetitive arm movements (>2 times per minute)
📈 What to Expect During the Program
- Days 1–2: Most notifications occur; workers become aware of risky movements.
- After Day 3: Workers adapt their movements and see fewer alerts.
- Dashboard Insight: Managers can monitor which risks are improving and where coaching may be needed.
🔁 Feedback = Progress
- More beeps early on means the system is working.
- Fewer beeps later signals that the worker is learning and improving.
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