Opportunities and challenges in the development of exoskeletons for locomotor assistance
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 …
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 …
Soft robotic shorts improve outdoor walking efficiency in older adults
Peoples' walking efficiency declines as they grow older, posing constraints on mobility, and
affecting independence and quality of life. Although wearable assistive technologies are …
affecting independence and quality of life. Although wearable assistive technologies are …
A framework for evaluation and adoption of industrial exoskeletons
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 …
Accounting for diversity in robot design, testbeds, and safety standardization
Science has started highlighting the importance of integrating diversity considerations in
medicine and healthcare. However, there is little research into how these considerations …
medicine and healthcare. However, there is little research into how these considerations …
An analysis of usability evaluation practices and contexts of use in wearable robotics
Background User-centered design approaches have gained attention over the past decade,
aiming to tackle the technology acceptance issues of wearable robotic devices to assist …
aiming to tackle the technology acceptance issues of wearable robotic devices to assist …
Challenges and solutions for application and wider adoption of wearable robots
The science and technology of wearable robots are steadily advancing, and the use of such
robots in our everyday life appears to be within reach. Nevertheless, widespread adoption of …
robots in our everyday life appears to be within reach. Nevertheless, widespread adoption of …