Sensors and actuation technologies in exoskeletons: A review
Exoskeletons are robots that closely interact with humans and that are increasingly used for
different purposes, such as rehabilitation, assistance in the activities of daily living (ADLs) …
different purposes, such as rehabilitation, assistance in the activities of daily living (ADLs) …
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 …
[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 …
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 …
Home-based rehabilitation of the shoulder using auxiliary systems and artificial intelligence: an overview
Advancements in modern medicine have bolstered the usage of home-based rehabilitation
services for patients, particularly those recovering from diseases or conditions that …
services for patients, particularly those recovering from diseases or conditions that …
Methodologies for evaluating exoskeletons with industrial applications
N Hoffmann, G Prokop, R Weidner - Ergonomics, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Industrial exoskeletons are globally developed, explored, and increasingly implemented in
industrial workplaces. Multiple technical, physical, and psychological aspects should be …
industrial workplaces. Multiple technical, physical, and psychological aspects should be …
Effects of upper-limb exoskeletons designed for use in the working environment—a literature review
T Moeller, J Krell-Roesch, A Woll… - Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Many employees report high physical strain from overhead work and resulting
musculoskeletal disorders. The consequences of these conditions extend far beyond …
musculoskeletal disorders. The consequences of these conditions extend far beyond …
Identifying facilitators, barriers, and potential solutions of adopting exoskeletons and exosuits in Construction workplaces
D Mahmud, ST Bennett, Z Zhu, PG Adamczyk… - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Exoskeletons and exosuits (collectively termed EXOs) have the potential to reduce the risk of
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) by protecting workers from exertion and …
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) by protecting workers from exertion and …
Neurophysiological, muscular, and perceptual adaptations of exoskeleton use over days during overhead work with competing cognitive demands
This study captured neurophysiological, muscular, and perceptual adaptations to shoulder
exoskeleton use during overhead work with competing physical-cognitive demands. Twenty …
exoskeleton use during overhead work with competing physical-cognitive demands. Twenty …