Advanced applications of industrial robotics: New trends and possibilities

A Dzedzickis, J Subačiūtė-Žemaitienė, E Šutinys… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
This review is dedicated to the advanced applications of robotic technologies in the
industrial field. Robotic solutions in areas with non-intensive applications are presented, and …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of OWAS, RULA and REBA for assessing potential work-related musculoskeletal disorders

D Kee - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2021 - Elsevier
This study compared three representative observational methods for assessing
musculoskeletal loadings: Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS), Rapid Upper …

Lean manufacturing and ergonomics integration: Defining productivity and wellbeing indicators in a human–robot workstation

A Colim, R Morgado, P Carneiro, N Costa, C Faria… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Lean Manufacturing (LM), Ergonomics and Human Factors (E&HF), and Human–Robot
Collaboration (HRC) are vibrant topics for researchers and companies. Among other …

Towards an ergonomic assessment framework for industrial assembly workstations—A case study

A Colim, C Faria, AC Braga, N Sousa, L Rocha… - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are one of the main occupational health
problems. The best strategy to prevent them lies on ergonomic interventions. The variety of …

Physical ergonomic improvement and safe design of an assembly workstation through collaborative robotics

A Colim, C Faria, J Cunha, J Oliveira, N Sousa… - Safety, 2021 - mdpi.com
One of the key interesting features of collaborative robotic applications is the potential to
lighten the worker workload and potentiate better working conditions. Moreover, developing …

The effects of ergonomic intervention on the musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue experienced by workers in the traditional metal casting industry

W Susihono, IPG Adiatmika - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
This research aimed to evaluate the effects of ergonomic intervention on the
musculoskeletal complaints and fatigue experienced by workers of the traditional metal …

[HTML][HTML] Disembedding air from e-commerce parcels: A joint challenge for supply chain actors

SB Grönberg, K Hulthén - Industrial Marketing Management, 2022 - Elsevier
The increasing use of e-commerce has brought attention to the problem of excessive air in e-
commerce parcels. Within this context, the paper sets out to illustrate how e-commerce …

Digitalization of musculoskeletal risk assessment in a robotic-assisted assembly workstation

A Colim, A Cardoso, P Arezes, AC Braga, AC Peixoto… - Safety, 2021 - mdpi.com
The ergonomic assessment of adopted working postures is essential for avoiding
musculoskeletal risk factors in manufacturing contexts. Several observational methods …

Buyer–supplier role in improving ergonomics in garment supplier factories: empirical evidence from the garment industry of Bangladesh

I Hoque, P Hasle, MM Maalouf - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Ergonomics is a key concern of garment suppliers to improve their workers' well-being and
efficiency. However, suppliers' isolated initiatives are not sufficient to improve ergonomics …

A multicomponent quasi-experimental ergonomic interventional study: long-term parallel four-groups interventions

R Esmaeili, M Shakerian, SV Esmaeili, M Jalali… - BMC Musculoskeletal …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are known as one of the main
problems affecting the health of industrial workers and can lead to lost working days …