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 …

Human body enhancement is an interesting branch of robotics. It focuses on wearable
robots in order to improve the performance of human body, reduce energy consumption and …

This study is an updated systematic review of papers published in the last 5 years on
industrial back-support exoskeletons. The research questions were aimed at addressing the …

Wearable exoskeletons are currently evaluated as technological aids for workers on the
factory floor, as suggested by the philosophy of Industry 4.0. The paper presents the results …

What is an exoskeleton? Exoskeletons are external devices that are worn for an intended
purpose such as rehabilitation or replacement for lost physical functions like walking. Others …

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 …

With the recent progress in personal care robots, interest in wearable exoskeletons has
been increasing due to the demand for assistive technologies generally and specifically to …

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 …

Exoskeleton devices are being introduced across several industry sectors to augment,
amplify, or reinforce the performance of a worker's existing body components—primarily the …