Enhancing Interactive Assistive Solutions through 3D Simulation Characterization

In the field of assistive solutions, defining parameters involves a complexity that demands thorough consideration during their development. This study addresses the need to establish a clear standard for the design, construction, and validation of assistive solutions that offer specific support services. Despite the existence of numerous works in the literature describing the construction of such solutions, particularly in the industrial sector, there is no consolidated protocol that effectively integrates existing resources to ensure their efficacy. The use of 3D simulations, although identified as a critical element in defining and understanding interactive assistive solutions, does not fully address the inherent challenges in designing and validating these solutions. It is essential to establish a mechanism that ensures experts the congruence between the simulations and the defined requirements, as well as their suitability as an indicator of the solution’s behavior in a real environment. This article proposes an approach that considers simulations as an integral part of the assistive solutions development cycle, using them as a preliminary representation of their behavior. For this purpose, a specific framework is presented that addresses both the capture of requirements and the validation of the final solution through 3D simulations. This approach aims to fill the existing gap in the scientific literature by providing a systematic methodology for the design and evaluation of assistive solutions, especially in industrial contexts where precision and reliability are crucial.