Human–robot collaboration for on-site construction

M Zhang, R Xu, H Wu, J Pan, X Luo - Automation in Construction, 2023 - Elsevier
The rapid development of robotic technology makes transforming from manual activities to
human–robot collaboration (HRC) possible in construction. An HRC system can improve …

Human-robot collaboration for modular construction manufacturing: Review of academic research

Y Fu, J Chen, W Lu - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
By shifting most of the site work to factories, manufacturing becomes a critical phase in
modular construction. Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is a promising approach to …

A human-centric system combining smartwatch and LiDAR data to assess the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and improve ergonomics of Industry 5.0 manufacturing …

F Pistolesi, M Baldassini, B Lazzerini - Computers in Industry, 2024 - Elsevier
More than one in four workers reportedly suffer from back pain worldwide, leading to 264
million work days lost yearly. In the US alone, it causes $50 billion in healthcare costs every …

Usability and biomechanical testing of passive exoskeletons for construction workers: a field-based pilot study

ST Bennett, W Han, D Mahmud, PG Adamczyk, F Dai… - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The labor-intensive nature of the construction industry requires workers to frequently perform
physically demanding manual work, thereby exposing them to the risk of musculoskeletal …

Discernment on assistive technology for the care and support requirements of older adults and differently-abled individuals

P Muthu, Y Tan, S Latha, S Dhanalakshmi… - Frontiers in public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Assistive technology for the differently abled and older adults has made remarkable
achievements in providing rehabilitative, adaptive, and assistive devices. It provides huge …

[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 …

A multidimensional taxonomy for human-robot interaction in construction

PB Rodrigues, R Singh, M Oytun, P Adami… - Automation in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite the increased interest in construction robotics both in academia and the industry,
insufficient attention has been given to aspects related to Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) …

Knee exoskeleton-enabled balance control of human walking gait with unexpected foot slip

C Zhu, J Yi - IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Foot slip is one of the leading causes of fall-related injuries during human walking. The
underlying slip dynamics help understand bipedal recoverability under gait perturbation and …

Genealogy of construction robotics

T Wang, C Mao, B Sun, Z Li - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Construction robots, as a collection of multidisciplinary technologies, have been extensively
studied and implemented by scholars and engineers to boost construction efficiency and …

Performance and effectiveness of a passive back-support exoskeleton in manual material handling tasks in the construction industry

A Golabchi, N Jasimi Zindashti, L Miller, H Rouhani… - Construction …, 2023 - Springer
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a leading contributor to workplace injuries in the
construction industry, with the low back being the most affected body part. Recent …