[HTML][HTML] Benchmarking occupational exoskeletons: An evidence mapping systematic review
Objectives To provide an overview of protocols assessing the effect of occupational
exoskeletons on users and to formulate recommendations towards a literature-based …
exoskeletons on users and to formulate recommendations towards a literature-based …
Monitoring fatigue in construction workers using physiological measurements
Fatigue is one of the factors leading to reduction in productivity, poor quality of work and
increased risk of accidents in construction. Existing established methods of assessing …
increased risk of accidents in construction. Existing established methods of assessing …
Assessing the influence of a passive, upper extremity exoskeletal vest for tasks requiring arm elevation: Part I–“Expected” effects on discomfort, shoulder muscle …
Use of exoskeletal vests (designed to support overhead work) can be an effective
intervention approach for tasks involving arm elevation, yet little is known on the potential …
intervention approach for tasks involving arm elevation, yet little is known on the potential …
Effects of physical fatigue on the induction of mental fatigue of construction workers: A pilot study based on a neurophysiological approach
X Xing, B Zhong, H Luo, T Rose, J Li… - Automation in …, 2020 - Elsevier
Within a dynamic and complex working environment, fatigue statuses (involving physical
and mental fatigue) of workers on construction sites tend to have a more serious impact on …
and mental fatigue) of workers on construction sites tend to have a more serious impact on …
Influences of different exoskeleton designs and tool mass on physical demands and performance in a simulated overhead drilling task
S Alabdulkarim, MA Nussbaum - Applied ergonomics, 2019 - Elsevier
We compared different passive exoskeletal designs in terms of physical demands (maximum
acceptable frequency= MAF, perceived discomfort, and muscular loading) and quality in a …
acceptable frequency= MAF, perceived discomfort, and muscular loading) and quality in a …
Real-time construction worker posture analysis for ergonomics training
SJ Ray, J Teizer - Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2012 - Elsevier
Construction activities performed by workers are usually repetitive and physically
demanding. Execution of such tasks in awkward postures can strain their body parts and can …
demanding. Execution of such tasks in awkward postures can strain their body parts and can …
Fatigue measures and risk assessment tools for first responder fatigue risk management: A scoping review with considerations of the multidimensionality of fatigue
An occupational fatigue risk management standard is a timely initiative for thousands of first
responders in Canada. Fatigue is a pervasive problem in paramedic, police, and firefighting …
responders in Canada. Fatigue is a pervasive problem in paramedic, police, and firefighting …
Ergonomic evaluation of a wearable assistive device for overhead work
Overhead work is an important risk factor for upper extremity (UE) musculoskeletal
disorders. We examined the potential of a mechanical arm and an exoskeletal vest as a …
disorders. We examined the potential of a mechanical arm and an exoskeletal vest as a …
[HTML][HTML] Passive shoulder exoskeleton support partially mitigates fatigue-induced effects in overhead work
Background Despite the potential of occupational passive shoulder exoskeletons (PSEs) to
relieve overhead work, limited insights in overhead work precision performance impedes …
relieve overhead work, limited insights in overhead work precision performance impedes …
Neurophysiological, muscular, and perceptual adaptations of exoskeleton use over days during overhead work with competing cognitive demands
This study captured neurophysiological, muscular, and perceptual adaptations to shoulder
exoskeleton use during overhead work with competing physical-cognitive demands. Twenty …
exoskeleton use during overhead work with competing physical-cognitive demands. Twenty …