Stress detection using ECG and EMG signals: A comprehensive study

S Pourmohammadi, A Maleki - Computer methods and programs in …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Background and Objective In recent years, stress and mental health have been
considered as important worldwide concerns. Stress detection using physiological signals …

Muscle synergies for evaluating upper limb in clinical applications: A systematic review

K Zhao, Z Zhang, H Wen, B Liu, J Li, A d'Avella… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Introduction Muscle synergies have been proposed as a strategy employed by the central
nervous system to control movements. Muscle synergy analysis is a well-established …

Normalization of EMG signals: to normalize or not to normalize and what to normalize to

M Halaki, K Ginn - … in electromyography analysis-a perspective on …, 2012 - books.google.com
Electromyography (EMG) has been around since the 1600s [1]. It is a tool used to measure
the action potentials of motor units in muscles [2]. The EMG electrodes are like little …

A human-robot collaboration framework for improving ergonomics during dexterous operation of power tools

W Kim, L Peternel, M Lorenzini, J Babič… - Robotics and Computer …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this work, we present a novel control approach to human-robot collaboration that takes
into account ergonomic aspects of the human co-worker during power tool operations. The …

Biomechanical assessment of two back-support exoskeletons in symmetric and asymmetric repetitive lifting with moderate postural demands

S Madinei, MM Alemi, S Kim, D Srinivasan… - Applied ergonomics, 2020 - Elsevier
Two passive back-support exoskeleton (BSE) designs were assessed in terms of muscular
activity, energy expenditure, joint kinematics, and subjective responses. Eighteen …

A light-weight passive upper arm assistive exoskeleton based on multi-linkage spring-energy dissipation mechanism for overhead tasks

DJ Hyun, KH Bae, KJ Kim, S Nam, D Lee - Robotics and Autonomous …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper introduces a novel passive type upper arm exoskeletal vest for assisting
overhead jobs in industrial environment such as automotive manufacturing centers. The …

Assessing the potential for “undesired” effects of passive back-support exoskeleton use during a simulated manual assembly task: Muscle activity, posture, balance …

S Kim, S Madinei, MM Alemi, D Srinivasan… - Applied ergonomics, 2020 - Elsevier
Back-support exoskeletons (BSEs) are wearable systems designed to reduce physical
demands on the back, but which could have undesired effects beyond this design intention …

Static optimization underestimates antagonist muscle activity at the glenohumeral joint: A musculoskeletal modeling study

A Kian, C Pizzolato, M Halaki, K Ginn, D Lloyd… - Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Static optimization is commonly employed in musculoskeletal modeling to estimate muscle
and joint loading; however, the ability of this approach to predict antagonist muscle activity at …

Effects of passive back-support exoskeletons on physical demands and usability during patient transfer tasks

J Hwang, VNK Yerriboina, H Ari, JH Kim - Applied ergonomics, 2021 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of three passive back-
support exoskeletons (FLx ErgoSkeleton, V22 ErgoSkeleton, and Laevo V2. 5) and patient …

The effects of target location on musculoskeletal load, task performance, and subjective discomfort during virtual reality interactions

SA Penumudi, VA Kuppam, JH Kim, J Hwang - Applied ergonomics, 2020 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different target locations on
musculoskeletal loading and task performance during virtual reality (VR) interactions. A …