Design Methodology for Soft Wearable Devices—The MOSAR Case

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

This paper systematically studied one design methodology which ranges from the conception to the manufacturing of soft wearable devices(SWD). Each phase was clearly and thoroughly stated. The publication of this paper is highly recommend in Applied Sciences. The only concern are many typos in the manuscript. Thorough English language checks are needed prior to acceptance. For example: 

line 5, "consist in" should be changed to "consist of";

line 35, grammar error;

line 37, delete "the"; etc.

 

 

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Reviewer 2 Report

authors have presented a design methodology for development of soft wearable devices. They have also presented a case study to support their proposed design methodology. Although the content of manuscript is well researched it needs major revision for proper presentation. It seems manuscript is written by two people while first section having numerous grammatical errors, no proper structure, the second half (medical trial) is well written and presented. It is strongly advised to have the manuscript proofread by professionals. Also flow of manuscript is a major concern. 

Authors should also limit the use of abbreviations and may mention full form prior to abbreviation (first time) (eg. ..... is degree of freedom (DOF)....). Not as "...DOF (degree of freedom)".

Also caption of figure should be a line or two. Not whole paragraphs. For figure 8 and 9 it can be accepted.

Authors should also explain the basis of the proposed methodology to increase the impact of manuscript. Instead authors have given very detailed and specific methodology (which is good), but limits the applicability of the method in different scenarios.  

 

  

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Reviewer 3 Report

In this paper the authors propose a design methodology that comprises the conception and manufacturing of soft wearable devices (SWD). This methodology looks for the unification of medical, therapeutic and engineering guidelines for the Research, Development and Innovation of these systems. 

The design methodology reported in this paper is very interesting and it focuses on the creation of SWD based on a user-centered design as an alternative solution that minimizes trial and error tasks. Thus, the design methodology seeks to empathy with patients’ needs and provide them a custom SWD depending on their physical condition. Moreover, the methodology presented in this paper is also oriented to ensure patient safety since the SWD is integrated by a control unit to drive its operation.

The topic is interesting, and the paper is well motivated. Furthermore, the paper is supported by a well structured experimental section. Finally, the references proposed are adequate. 

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