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 …

Objectives To provide an overview of protocols assessing the effect of occupational
exoskeletons on users and to formulate recommendations towards a literature-based …

Overhead work is a frequent cause of shoulder work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Exoskeletons offering arm support have the potential to reduce shoulder strain, without …

Objective Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are considered nowadays the
most serious issue in the Occupational Health and Safety field and industrial exoskeletons …

Shoulder exoskeletons potentially reduce overuse injuries in industrial settings including
overhead work or lifting tasks. Previous studies evaluated these devices primarily in …

With rising manual work demands, physical assistance at the workplace is crucial, wherein
the use of industrial exoskeletons (i-EXOs) could be advantageous. However, outcomes of …

Introduction: Many employees report high physical strain from overhead work and resulting
musculoskeletal disorders. The consequences of these conditions extend far beyond …

Exoskeletons and exosuits (collectively termed EXOs) have the potential to reduce the risk of
work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) by protecting workers from exertion and …

Industrial workplaces expose workers to a high risk of injuries such as Work-related
Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). Exoskeletons are wearable robotic technologies that …

The human-centered workplace design philosophy and the operator 5.0 concepts are
gaining ground in modern industries moving through the personalization of the operators' …