[HTML][HTML] Framework for the adoption, evaluation and impact of occupational Exoskeletons at different technology readiness levels: A systematic review

J Ahmad, V Fanti, DG Caldwell, C Di Natali - Robotics and Autonomous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are the most common
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

M Chys, K De Meulemeester, I De Greef… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

An ergonomic role allocation framework for dynamic human–robot collaborative tasks

E Merlo, E Lamon, F Fusaro, M Lorenzini, A Carfì… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2023 - Elsevier
By incorporating ergonomics principles into the task allocation processes, human–robot
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

M Afonso, AT Gabriel, R Godina - Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing …, 2022 - Elsevier
Faced with globalization, high competition, and the demands of a market in constant
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

S De Bock, T Ampe, M Rossini, B Tassignon… - Applied Ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Despite the potential of occupational passive shoulder exoskeletons (PSEs) to
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

MM Falerni, V Pomponi, HR Karimi, ML Nicora… - Robotics and Computer …, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] The Exo4Work shoulder exoskeleton effectively reduces muscle and joint loading during simulated occupational tasks above shoulder height

A van der Have, M Rossini, C Rodriguez-Guerrero… - Applied Ergonomics, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Evaluation of concrete workers' interaction with a passive back-support exoskeleton

NJ Gonsalves, A Yusuf, O Ogunseiju… - Engineering …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Concrete workers perform physically demanding work in awkward postures,
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

SA Elprama, SD Bock, R Meeusen… - … Journal of Human …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Occupational exoskeletons are not yet frequently used at work. Previous research has
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

JM Su, JH Chang, NLD Indrayani, CJ Wang - Journal of Safety Research, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …