A passive upper-limb exoskeleton reduced muscular loading during augmented reality interactions
YK Kong, SS Park, JW Shim, KH Choi, HH Shim… - Applied ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to evaluate a passive upper-limb exoskeleton as an ergonomic
control to reduce the musculoskeletal load in the shoulders associated with augmented …
control to reduce the musculoskeletal load in the shoulders associated with augmented …
Effects of error rates and target sizes on neck and shoulder biomechanical loads during augmented reality interactions
Augmented reality (AR) interactions have been associated with increased biomechanical
loads on the neck and shoulders. To provide a better understanding of the factors that may …
loads on the neck and shoulders. To provide a better understanding of the factors that may …
Evaluation of the biomechanical stress in the neck and shoulders during augmented reality interactions
This study aimed to characterize the biomechanical stresses in the neck and shoulder, self-
reported discomfort, and usability by different target distance or size during augmented …
reported discomfort, and usability by different target distance or size during augmented …
[HTML][HTML] The Exo4Work shoulder exoskeleton effectively reduces muscle and joint loading during simulated occupational tasks above shoulder height
Introduction Excessive physical shoulder musculoskeletal loading (muscle and joint contact
forces), known to contribute to work-related shoulder disorders, can be reduced by a passive …
forces), known to contribute to work-related shoulder disorders, can be reduced by a passive …
Effects of passive upper-extremity exoskeleton use on motor performance in a precision task
DM Kelson, S Kim, MA Nussbaum… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Upper-extremity exoskeletons (UEXO) are promising interventions for reducing the physical
demands of work performed with arms elevated (eg, overhead work). In this study, we …
demands of work performed with arms elevated (eg, overhead work). In this study, we …
Level of exoskeleton support influences shoulder elevation, external rotation and forearm pronation during simulated work tasks in females
TC McFarland, AC McDonald, RL Whittaker… - Applied Ergonomics, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite growing literature, limited research details the influence of passive upper limb
exoskeletons on upper limb kinematics. Two bolting tasks and a tracing task were completed …
exoskeletons on upper limb kinematics. Two bolting tasks and a tracing task were completed …
Development and testing of a wearable passive lower-limb support exoskeleton to support industrial workers
Z Yan, B Han, Z Du, T Huang, O Bai, A Peng - … and Biomedical Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
A custom-designed, wearable, lightweight, and passive exoskeleton was proposed to
provide gravity support for industrial workers to reduce prevalence of musculoskeletal …
provide gravity support for industrial workers to reduce prevalence of musculoskeletal …
Physiological consequences of using an upper limb exoskeleton during manual handling tasks
J Theurel, K Desbrosses, T Roux, A Savescu - Applied ergonomics, 2018 - Elsevier
This study aimed to assess the physiological consequences of using an upper limb
exoskeleton during manual handling task, as muscle activity, upper limb kinematics, postural …
exoskeleton during manual handling task, as muscle activity, upper limb kinematics, postural …
[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of passive upper-limb exoskeletons in reducing musculoskeletal load associated with overhead tasks
YK Kong, JH Kim, HH Shim, JW Shim, SS Park… - Applied ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Overhead work can pose substantial musculoskeletal stress in many industrial settings. This
study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of passive upper-limb exoskeletons in reducing …
study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of passive upper-limb exoskeletons in reducing …
An occupational shoulder exoskeleton reduces muscle activity and fatigue during overhead work
Objective: This paper assesses the effect of a passive shoulder exoskeleton prototype,
Exo4Work, on muscle activity, muscle fatigue and subjective experience during simulated …
Exo4Work, on muscle activity, muscle fatigue and subjective experience during simulated …