Industrial exoskeletons from bench to field: Human-machine interface and user experience in occupational settings and tasks
Objective Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are considered nowadays the
most serious issue in the Occupational Health and Safety field and industrial exoskeletons …
most serious issue in the Occupational Health and Safety field and industrial exoskeletons …
On human-in-the-loop optimization of human–robot interaction
From industrial exoskeletons to implantable medical devices, robots that interact closely with
people are poised to improve every aspect of our lives. Yet designing these systems is very …
people are poised to improve every aspect of our lives. Yet designing these systems is very …
Human-in-the-loop optimization of wearable robotic devices to improve human–robot interaction: A systematic review
This article presents a systematic review on wearable robotic devices that use human-in-the-
loop optimization (HILO) strategies to improve human–robot interaction. A total of 46 HILO …
loop optimization (HILO) strategies to improve human–robot interaction. A total of 46 HILO …
A systematic review on evaluation strategies for field assessment of upper-body industrial exoskeletons: Current practices and future trends
With rising manual work demands, physical assistance at the workplace is crucial, wherein
the use of industrial exoskeletons (i-EXOs) could be advantageous. However, outcomes of …
the use of industrial exoskeletons (i-EXOs) could be advantageous. However, outcomes of …
Active and passive back-support exoskeletons: a comparison in static and dynamic tasks
Studies on back-support exoskeletons focus mostly on the evaluation of single devices.
Also, these studies suggest that passive exoskeletons might be preferred when performing …
Also, these studies suggest that passive exoskeletons might be preferred when performing …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Passive shoulder exoskeleton support partially mitigates fatigue-induced effects in overhead work
Background Despite the potential of occupational passive shoulder exoskeletons (PSEs) to
relieve overhead work, limited insights in overhead work precision performance impedes …
relieve overhead work, limited insights in overhead work precision performance impedes …
A framework for evaluation and adoption of industrial exoskeletons
A Golabchi, N Riahi, M Fix, L Miller, H Rouhani… - Applied Ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) account for a significant portion
of worker illnesses and injuries, resulting in high costs and productivity losses to employers …
of worker illnesses and injuries, resulting in high costs and productivity losses to employers …
[HTML][HTML] Side-effects and adverse events of a shoulder-and back-support exoskeleton in workers: A systematic review
SE Kranenborg, C Greve, MF Reneman… - Applied Ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction While the biomechanical effects of exoskeletons are well studied, research
about potential side-effects and adverse events are limited. The aim of this systematic review …
about potential side-effects and adverse events are limited. The aim of this systematic review …
Occupational exoskeletons: Supporting diversity and inclusion goals with technology
Occupational exoskeletons are wearable devices that can augment a human worker's
physical abilities. They are designed to protect the worker from physical stress and strain …
physical abilities. They are designed to protect the worker from physical stress and strain …