Assessing the influence of a passive, upper extremity exoskeletal vest for tasks requiring arm elevation: Part I–“Expected” effects on discomfort, shoulder muscle …
Use of exoskeletal vests (designed to support overhead work) can be an effective
intervention approach for tasks involving arm elevation, yet little is known on the potential …
intervention approach for tasks involving arm elevation, yet little is known on the potential …
Influences of different exoskeleton designs and tool mass on physical demands and performance in a simulated overhead drilling task
S Alabdulkarim, MA Nussbaum - Applied ergonomics, 2019 - Elsevier
We compared different passive exoskeletal designs in terms of physical demands (maximum
acceptable frequency= MAF, perceived discomfort, and muscular loading) and quality in a …
acceptable frequency= MAF, perceived discomfort, and muscular loading) and quality in a …
Effects of exoskeleton design and precision requirements on physical demands and quality in a simulated overhead drilling task
S Alabdulkarim, S Kim, MA Nussbaum - Applied ergonomics, 2019 - Elsevier
We compared three passive exoskeleton designs in a mock drilling task under three
precision requirements levels, defined by required hole sizes, in terms of physical demands …
precision requirements levels, defined by required hole sizes, in terms of physical demands …
Experimental evaluation of a shoulder-support exoskeleton for overhead work: Influences of peak torque amplitude, task, and tool mass
L Van Engelhoven, N Poon, H Kazerooni… - IISE Transactions on …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS In this study, we explored the effects of peak torque
amplitude (PTA) provided from a passive shoulder-support exoskeleton (shoulderX) on …
amplitude (PTA) provided from a passive shoulder-support exoskeleton (shoulderX) on …
Effects of a passive upper extremity exoskeleton for overhead tasks
P Yin, L Yang, S Qu, C Wang - Journal of Electromyography and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Overhead work is a major cause of upper extremity work-related musculoskeletal disorders
(WMSD). In this paper, the potential effects of a Passive Upper-Limb Exoskeleton (PULE) …
(WMSD). In this paper, the potential effects of a Passive Upper-Limb Exoskeleton (PULE) …
[PDF][PDF] Physical risk factors associated with the work-related neck/cervical musculoskeletal disorders: A review
Y Sun, AD Nimbarte, H Motabar - Industrial and systems …, 2017 - researchgate.net
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) of the neck or cervical spine result in longer
sick leaves, substantial levels of human suffering, and high costs for society …
sick leaves, substantial levels of human suffering, and high costs for society …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of working position and cold environment on muscle activation level and fatigue in the upper limb during manual work tasks
J Renberg, ØN Wiggen, PØS Tvetene… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Several occupational groups are exposed to periods of low ambient temperatures while
performing manual work tasks outdoors. Work tasks typically include heavy lifting, tool …
performing manual work tasks outdoors. Work tasks typically include heavy lifting, tool …
A preliminary investigation on upper limb exoskeleton assistance for simulated agricultural tasks
Manual harvesting is still prevalent in the agricultural industry. Accordingly, it is one of the
largest contributors toward work-related musculoskeletal disorder. The cutting task in oil …
largest contributors toward work-related musculoskeletal disorder. The cutting task in oil …
Model-based comparison of passive and active assistance designs in an occupational upper limb exoskeleton for overhead lifting
X Zhou, L Zheng - … on occupational ergonomics and human factors, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS In recent years, various upper limb exoskeletons have
been developed aiming to support industrial workers for a range of tasks and reduce risks of …
been developed aiming to support industrial workers for a range of tasks and reduce risks of …
[HTML][HTML] Detailed characterization of physiological EMG activations and directional tuning of upper-limb and trunk muscles in point-to-point reaching movements
In recent years, several studies have investigated upper-limb motion in a variety of scenarios
including motor control, physiology, rehabilitation and industry. Such applications assess …
including motor control, physiology, rehabilitation and industry. Such applications assess …