handleds
Handleds is a term encountered in certain design, engineering, and robotics literatures to denote the graspable interfaces of objects—components intended to be held, pulled, or manipulated by a user. The word is not widely standardized and is typically used descriptively rather than as a formal category. Etymologically, it is a plural form derived from handle, referring to multiple grasp points on an object or collection of objects.
In practice, handleds can include fixed and portable grips, loops, lugs, recessed grips, or molded contours designed
Applications appear across a range of fields, including consumer products, furniture, power tools, luggage, and industrial
Key design considerations for handleds include ergonomic fit for intended users, load-bearing capacity, distribution of stress
Because usage varies by industry, standardization for the term is limited. See also handle, grip, ergonomic