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 …

Wearable technologies are emerging as a useful tool with many different applications. While
these devices are worn on the human body and can capture numerous data types, this …

Activities and physical effort have been commonly estimated using a metabolic rate through
indirect calorimetry to capture breath information. The physical effort represents the work …

Exoskeleton robots, which range from fully passive to fully active-assisted movements, have
become an essential instrument for assisting industrial employees and stroke rehabilitation …

Industrial tasks that involve frequent sitting/standing transitions and squatting activities can
benefit from lower-limb industrial exoskeletons; however, their use is not as widespread as …

Exoskeletons can assist humans during squatting and the assistance has the potential to
reduce the physical demands. Although several squat assistance methods are available, the …

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 …

Wearable robotic devices have been proved to considerably reduce the energy expenditure
of human walking. It is not only suitable for healthy people, but also for some patients who …

Squatting is an intensive activity routinely performed in the workplace to lift and lower loads.
The effort to perform a squat can decrease using an exoskeleton that considers individual …

Technological advancements have allowed for the design and development of multiple
intelligent devices that monitor the health and safety status of workers in the industry in …