Opportunities and challenges in the development of exoskeletons for locomotor assistance
C Siviy, LM Baker, BT Quinlivan… - Nature Biomedical …, 2023 - nature.com
Exoskeletons can augment the performance of unimpaired users and restore movement in
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …
individuals with gait impairments. Knowledge of how users interact with wearable devices …
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 …
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 …
[PDF][PDF] Assessment of a passive wearable robot for reducing low back disorders during rebar work.
Low back disorder continues to be prevalent amongst construction workers, especially the
rebar workers who are often engaged in repetitive stooping postures. Wearable robots …
rebar workers who are often engaged in repetitive stooping postures. Wearable robots …
IMU-based human activity recognition and payload classification for low-back exoskeletons
M Pesenti, G Invernizzi, J Mazzella, M Bocciolone… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Nowadays, work-related musculoskeletal disorders have a drastic impact on a large part of
the world population. In particular, low-back pain counts as the leading cause of absence …
the world population. In particular, low-back pain counts as the leading cause of absence …
An ergonomic assessment tool for evaluating the effect of back exoskeletons on injury risk
Low back disorders (LBDs) are a leading injury in the workplace. Back exoskeletons (exos)
are wearable assist devices that complement traditional ergonomic controls and reduce LBD …
are wearable assist devices that complement traditional ergonomic controls and reduce LBD …
Industry perception of the suitability of wearable robot for construction work
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders is a serious problem affecting the construction
workforce. Pipe workers are subjected to forward bending tasks that cause back injuries …
workforce. Pipe workers are subjected to forward bending tasks that cause back injuries …
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 …
Evaluation of the HeroWear Apex back-assist exosuit during multiple brief tasks
Trunk exoskeletons are wearable devices that support humans during physically demanding
tasks by reducing biomechanical loads on the back. While most trunk exoskeletons are rigid …
tasks by reducing biomechanical loads on the back. While most trunk exoskeletons are rigid …