Digital human modeling: a review and reappraisal of origins, present, and expected future methods for representing humans computationally

HO Demirel, S Ahmed, VG Duffy - International Journal of Human …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The effective use of computational modeling and simulation tools early in the design process
is arguably becoming a gold standard for modern product development. Compared to many …

[HTML][HTML] Fatigue, personnel scheduling and operations: Review and research opportunities

S Xu, NG Hall - European Journal of Operational Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Work-related fatigue is a multidimensional phenomenon with significant effects on
operational performance. Our work focuses on how the literature of operational research …

Revised NIOSH equation for the design and evaluation of manual lifting tasks

TR Waters, V Putz-Anderson, A Garg, LJ Fine - Ergonomics, 1993 - Taylor & Francis
In 1985, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) convened an ad
hoc committee of experts who reviewed the current literature on lifting, recommend criteria …

[BOK][B] Human thermal environments: the effects of hot, moderate, and cold environments on human health, comfort and performance

K Parsons - 2007 - taylorfrancis.com
Our responses to our thermal environment have a considerable effect on our performance
and behavior, not least in the realm of work. There has been considerable scientific …

Applications manual for the revised NIOSH lifting equation

TR Waters, V Putz-Anderson, A Garg - 1994 - stacks.cdc.gov
L ow back pain (LBP) and injuries attributed to manual lifting activities continue as one of the
leading occupational health and safety issues facing preventive medicine. Despite efforts at …

Balancing collaborative human–robot assembly lines to optimise cycle time and ergonomic risk

KE Stecke, M Mokhtarzadeh - International Journal of Production …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Human–robot collaboration can enhance productivity of production lines and reduce human
ergonomic risk. The numbers and types of robots and stations in which robots are allocated …

Reducing physical ergonomic risks at assembly lines by line balancing and job rotation: A survey

A Otto, O Battaïa - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Factors such as repetitiveness of work, required application of forces, handling of heavy
loads, and awkward, static postures expose assembly line workers to risks of …

Multi-objective task allocation for collaborative robot systems with an Industry 5.0 human-centered perspective

M Calzavara, M Faccio, I Granata - The International Journal of Advanced …, 2023 - Springer
The migration from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 is becoming more relevant nowadays, with a
consequent increase in interest in the operators' wellness in their working environment. In …

Designing assembly lines with humans and collaborative robots: A genetic approach

M Dalle Mura, G Dini - CIRP Annals, 2019 - Elsevier
Human-robot collaboration represents a significant evolutionary step in manufacturing. A
crucial point is to establish a proper task assignment to combine robot productivity with …

Harmonizing ergonomics and economics of assembly lines using collaborative robots and exoskeletons

C Weckenborg, C Thies, TS Spengler - Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 2022 - Elsevier
In the design phase of assembly lines, the harmonization of the frequently conflicting
ergonomic and economic objectives is particularly important to enable both humane and …