Effects of industrial back-support exoskeletons on body loading and user experience: An updated systematic review
This study is an updated systematic review of papers published in the last 5 years on
industrial back-support exoskeletons. The research questions were aimed at addressing the …
industrial back-support exoskeletons. The research questions were aimed at addressing the …
Exoskeletons for industrial application and their potential effects on physical work load
The aim of this review was to provide an overview of assistive exoskeletons that have
specifically been developed for industrial purposes and to assess the potential effect of …
specifically been developed for industrial purposes and to assess the potential effect of …
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 …
Physiological consequences of using an upper limb exoskeleton during manual handling tasks
J Theurel, K Desbrosses, T Roux, A Savescu - Applied ergonomics, 2018 - Elsevier
This study aimed to assess the physiological consequences of using an upper limb
exoskeleton during manual handling task, as muscle activity, upper limb kinematics, postural …
exoskeleton during manual handling task, as muscle activity, upper limb kinematics, postural …
The influence of using exoskeletons during occupational tasks on acute physical stress and strain compared to no exoskeleton–A systematic review and meta …
M Bär, B Steinhilber, MA Rieger, T Luger - Applied Ergonomics, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis determined the effects of using an
exoskeleton during occupational tasks on physical stress and strain compared to not using …
exoskeleton during occupational tasks on physical stress and strain compared to not using …
[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 …
Occupational exoskeletons: overview of their benefits and limitations in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders
J Theurel, K Desbrosses - IISE Transactions on Occupational …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS There is a growing interest in industry toward the use of
occupational exoskeletons, with claimed efficiency in reducing physical demands at work. In …
occupational exoskeletons, with claimed efficiency in reducing physical demands at work. In …
A passive exoskeleton reduces peak and mean EMG during symmetric and asymmetric lifting
MM Alemi, J Geissinger, AA Simon, SE Chang… - Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
The VT-Lowe's exoskeleton is a novel passive lift-assistive device designed to offload the
back muscles during repetitive lifting. In this study, the effect of the exoskeleton on …
back muscles during repetitive lifting. In this study, the effect of the exoskeleton on …
Potential of exoskeleton technologies to enhance safety, health, and performance in construction: Industry perspectives and future research directions
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONS Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders
remain an important problem in the construction industry. Exoskeletons are an emerging …
remain an important problem in the construction industry. Exoskeletons are an emerging …
Effects of two passive back-support exoskeletons on muscle activity, energy expenditure, and subjective assessments during repetitive lifting
Objective The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy of two different passive back-
support exoskeleton (BSE) designs during repetitive lifting in different postures. Background …
support exoskeleton (BSE) designs during repetitive lifting in different postures. Background …