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 …

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 …

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

Lower back pain and musculoskeletal injuries are serious concerns for workers subjected to
physical workload and manual material handling tasks. Spine assistive exoskeletons are …

Objectives To provide an overview of protocols assessing the effect of occupational
exoskeletons on users and to formulate recommendations towards a literature-based …

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 …

With mechanical loading as the main risk factor for LBP in mind, exoskeletons are designed
to reduce the load on the back by taking over a part of the required moment. The present …

In the EU, lower back pain affects more than 40% of the working population. Mechanical
loading of the lower back has been shown to be an important risk factor. Peak mechanical …

This review meta-analysis combines and compares the findings of previously published
works in the field of soft wearable robots (SWRs) that provide active methods of actuation for …

An exoskeleton system can be an effective ergonomic intervention for mitigating the risks of
developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders, yet little attention is given to the effects …