Wearable motion capture devices for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in ergonomics—an overview of current applications, challenges, and …
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major contributor to disability
worldwide and substantial societal costs. The use of wearable motion capture instruments …
worldwide and substantial societal costs. The use of wearable motion capture instruments …
Wearable inertial sensors for objective kinematic assessments: A brief overview
Approximately 1.71 billion people were affected by debilitating musculoskeletal disorders
(MSDs) in 2019 (WHO 2021). The personal and societal burdens of MSDs are well …
(MSDs) in 2019 (WHO 2021). The personal and societal burdens of MSDs are well …
[HTML][HTML] Mind the gap–development of conversion models between accelerometer-and IMU-based measurements of arm and trunk postures and movements in …
Sensor type (accelerometers only versus inertial measurement units, IMUs) and angular
velocity computational method (inclination versus generalized velocity) have been shown to …
velocity computational method (inclination versus generalized velocity) have been shown to …
Evaluation of a new simplified inertial sensor method against electrogoniometer for measuring wrist motion in occupational studies
K Manivasagam, L Yang - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Wrist velocity is an important risk factor for work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the
elbow/hand, which is also difficult to assess by observation or self-reports. This study aimed …
elbow/hand, which is also difficult to assess by observation or self-reports. This study aimed …
Drift-free joint angle calculation using inertial measurement units without magnetometers: An exploration of sensor fusion methods for the elbow and wrist
Joint angles of the lower extremities have been calculated using gyroscope and
accelerometer measurements from inertial measurement units (IMUs) without sensor drift by …
accelerometer measurements from inertial measurement units (IMUs) without sensor drift by …
Evaluation of in-cloth versus on-skin sensors for measuring trunk and upper arm postures and movements
Smart workwear systems with embedded inertial measurement unit sensors are developed
for convenient ergonomic risk assessment of occupational activities. However, its …
for convenient ergonomic risk assessment of occupational activities. However, its …
Surgeons' physical workload in open surgery versus robot-assisted surgery and nonsurgical tasks
Abstract Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common among surgeons, and
its prevalence varies among surgical modalities. There are conflicting results concerning the …
its prevalence varies among surgical modalities. There are conflicting results concerning the …
Gyroscope vector magnitude: A proposed method for measuring angular velocities
High movement velocities are among the primary risk factors for work-related
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Ergonomists have commonly used two methods to …
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Ergonomists have commonly used two methods to …
Wearables for Monitoring and Postural Feedback in the Work Context: A Scoping Review
V Figueira, S Silva, I Costa, B Campos, J Salgado… - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Wearables offer a promising solution for simultaneous posture monitoring and/or corrective
feedback. The main objective was to identify, synthesise, and characterise the wearables …
feedback. The main objective was to identify, synthesise, and characterise the wearables …
A Rapid Review on the Effectiveness and Use of Wearable Biofeedback Motion Capture Systems in Ergonomics to Mitigate Adverse Postures and Movements of the …
CM Lind - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
Work-related diseases and disorders remain a significant global health concern,
necessitating multifaceted measures for mitigation. One potential measure is work technique …
necessitating multifaceted measures for mitigation. One potential measure is work technique …