Analysis of Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Smart Personal Protective Equipment(Smart-PPE) by Construction Workers Based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Framework

June 30, 2024·
Dongwoo Kang
Sungboo Yoon
Sungboo Yoon
,
Moonseo Park
,
Changbum R. Ahn
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Abstract
This study investigates the acceptance of smart personal protective equipment(S-PPE) by construction workers using the Technology Acceptance Model(TAM). Despite governmental policy support, the actual adoption rate remains low. This research aims to identify key variables influencing acceptance, focusing on perceived usefulness(PU) and perceived ease of use(PEOU). Testbeds were implemented across various construction sites, and data were collected and analyzed through semi-structured in-depth interviews based on TAM. The results indicate that PEOU has a greater impact on the acceptance of S-PPE than PU. Therefore, to accelerate the adoption of S-PPE in construction sites, it is essential to prioritize improving PEOU in technology development and application.
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Construction Safety
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Sungboo Yoon
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Sungboo Yoon
PhD Candidate @ Seoul National University

Hello! I am a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Architecture & Architectural Engineering at Seoul National University. I am fortunate to be advised by Professor Changbum R. Ahn, and I am a member of the Construction Engineering & Management Lab. My research interests include construction robotics, human-robot interaction, and robot learning.

I previously completed both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architectural Engineering at Seoul National University, where I conducted research on modular construction and human-robot interaction under the advisement of Professor Moonseo Park.

I am honored to be a recipient of the Basic Science Research Program (Ph.D. Fellowship) from the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF).

Currently, I serve as a student coordinator of a joint project funded by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport & Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, South Korea, on developing a multipurpose robotic platform and XR-based human–robot collaboration system for construction work at height. If you are interested, please visit this page for more details.