Development of Skill Measurement and Visualization Device for Gimlet Drilling

ABSTRACT

In the field of Technology and Home Economics (Technology Area) in Japanese lower secondary schools, there is growing demand to enhance educational practices through the integration of ICT. Instruction in the use of hand tools is often based on the experience and intuition of teachers, while students are expected to acquire skills through trial and error. Consequently, the visualization and objective assessment of technical skills remain limited in practice. This study hypothesizes that by visualizing how force is applied during tool use, learners can reflect on and adjust their actions, thereby promoting the improvement of technical skills. To address this issue, a measurement device was developed to capture the thrust force and torque generated during drilling operations using a gimlet.