[HTML][HTML] Framework for the adoption, evaluation and impact of occupational Exoskeletons at different technology readiness levels: A systematic review
Abstract Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are the most common
occupational diseases caused by the prolonged performance of strenuous work, such as …
occupational diseases caused by the prolonged performance of strenuous work, such as …
Clinical effectiveness of dry needling in patients with musculoskeletal pain—an umbrella review
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The number of systematic reviews (SR) summarizing the literature regarding the clinical
effects of Dry Needling (DN) has increased rapidly. Yet, rigorous evidence about the clinical …
effects of Dry Needling (DN) has increased rapidly. Yet, rigorous evidence about the clinical …
An ergonomic role allocation framework for dynamic human–robot collaborative tasks
By incorporating ergonomics principles into the task allocation processes, human–robot
collaboration (HRC) frameworks can favour the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal …
collaboration (HRC) frameworks can favour the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal …
[HTML][HTML] Proposal of an innovative ergonomic SMED model in an automotive steel springs industrial unit
Faced with globalization, high competition, and the demands of a market in constant
dynamism, companies strive to adopt measures for increasing their productivity, among …
dynamism, companies strive to adopt measures for increasing their productivity, among …
[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 …
[HTML][HTML] A framework for human–robot collaboration enhanced by preference learning and ergonomics
Industry 5.0 aims to prioritize human operators, focusing on their well-being and capabilities,
while promoting collaboration between humans and robots to enhance efficiency and …
while promoting collaboration between humans and robots to enhance efficiency and …
[HTML][HTML] The Exo4Work shoulder exoskeleton effectively reduces muscle and joint loading during simulated occupational tasks above shoulder height
Introduction Excessive physical shoulder musculoskeletal loading (muscle and joint contact
forces), known to contribute to work-related shoulder disorders, can be reduced by a passive …
forces), known to contribute to work-related shoulder disorders, can be reduced by a passive …
Evaluation of concrete workers' interaction with a passive back-support exoskeleton
Purpose Concrete workers perform physically demanding work in awkward postures,
exposing their backs to musculoskeletal disorders. Back-support exoskeletons are …
exposing their backs to musculoskeletal disorders. Back-support exoskeletons are …
Design and implementation requirements for increased acceptance of occupational exoskeletons in an industrial context: a qualitative study
Occupational exoskeletons are not yet frequently used at work. Previous research has
indicated multiple factors (physiological, implementation-related, work-related, policy, and …
indicated multiple factors (physiological, implementation-related, work-related, policy, and …
Machine learning approach to determine the decision rules in ergonomic assessment of working posture in sewing machine operators
Introduction: There are some inherent problems with the use of observation methods in the
ergonomic assessment of working posture, namely the stability and precision of the …
ergonomic assessment of working posture, namely the stability and precision of the …