The construction industry is labor-intensive and physically demanding even with continuous
development of advanced tools and machines. Workers are heavily involved in manual …

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 …

Overhead work is a frequent cause of shoulder work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Exoskeletons offering arm support have the potential to reduce shoulder strain, without …

Adopting a new technology (exoskeletal vest designed to support overhead work) in the
workplace can be challenging since the technology may pose unexpected safety and health …

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 APPLICATIONS Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders
remain an important problem in the construction industry. Exoskeletons are an emerging …

We compared different passive exoskeletal designs in terms of physical demands (maximum
acceptable frequency= MAF, perceived discomfort, and muscular loading) and quality in a …

Exoskeleton devices are being introduced across several industry sectors to augment,
amplify, or reinforce the performance of a worker's existing body components—primarily the …

Overhead work activities can lead to shoulder pain and serious musculoskeletal disorders
(WMSD), such as rotator cuff injury and degeneration. Recently developed exoskeletons …

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 …