Occupational exoskeletons: A roadmap toward large-scale adoption. Methodology and challenges of bringing exoskeletons to workplaces
The large-scale adoption of occupational exoskeletons (OEs) will only happen if clear
evidence of effectiveness of the devices is available. Performing product-specific field …
evidence of effectiveness of the devices is available. Performing product-specific field …
Exoskeletons for manual material handling–A review and implication for construction applications
The construction industry is labor-intensive and physically demanding even with continuous
development of advanced tools and machines. Workers are heavily involved in manual …
development of advanced tools and machines. Workers are heavily involved in manual …
Objective and subjective effects of a passive exoskeleton on overhead work
P Maurice, J Čamernik, D Gorjan… - … on Neural Systems …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Overhead work is a frequent cause of shoulder work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Exoskeletons offering arm support have the potential to reduce shoulder strain, without …
Exoskeletons offering arm support have the potential to reduce shoulder strain, without …
[HTML][HTML] Benchmarking occupational exoskeletons: An evidence mapping systematic review
Objectives To provide an overview of protocols assessing the effect of occupational
exoskeletons on users and to formulate recommendations towards a literature-based …
exoskeletons on users and to formulate recommendations towards a literature-based …
An industrial exoskeleton user acceptance framework based on a literature review of empirical studies
Studying the acceptance of exoskeletons in industry has gained increased attention.
Exoskeletons (wearable support devices) are envisioned to alleviate heavy work. Examining …
Exoskeletons (wearable support devices) are envisioned to alleviate heavy work. Examining …
Design and experimental evaluation of a semi-passive upper-limb exoskeleton for workers with motorized tuning of assistance
This article presents the H-PULSE, a novel semi-passive upper-limb exoskeleton for worker
assistance, with motorized tuning of the assistive level. The H-PULSE presents novel design …
assistance, with motorized tuning of the assistive level. The H-PULSE presents novel design …
Biomechanical and metabolic effectiveness of an industrial exoskeleton for overhead work
T Schmalz, J Schändlinger, M Schuler… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Overhead work activities can lead to shoulder pain and serious musculoskeletal disorders
(WMSD), such as rotator cuff injury and degeneration. Recently developed exoskeletons …
(WMSD), such as rotator cuff injury and degeneration. Recently developed exoskeletons …
Ergonomics assessment of passive upper-limb exoskeletons in an automotive assembly plant
S Iranzo, A Piedrabuena, D Iordanov… - Applied Ergonomics, 2020 - Elsevier
Over the years, the industry's interest in using external support devices, such as
exoskeletons, is increasing. They are introduced as a new technique for improving the …
exoskeletons, is increasing. They are introduced as a new technique for improving the …
Considerations for industrial use: a systematic review of the impact of active and passive upper limb exoskeletons on physical exposures
T McFarland, S Fischer - IISE Transactions on Occupational …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS This paper synthesizes the current literature on industrial-
use, active and passive upper-limb exoskeletons, as an aid to health and safety specialists …
use, active and passive upper-limb exoskeletons, as an aid to health and safety specialists …
Soft pneumatic elbow exoskeleton reduces the muscle activity, metabolic cost and fatigue during holding and carrying of loads
To minimize fatigue, sustain workloads, and reduce the risk of injuries, the exoskeleton
Carry was developed. Carry combines a soft human–machine interface and soft pneumatic …
Carry was developed. Carry combines a soft human–machine interface and soft pneumatic …