Modelling for design and evaluation of industrial exoskeletons: A systematic review

T Ma, Y Zhang, SD Choi, S Xiong - Applied Ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Industrial exoskeletons are developed to relieve workers' physical demands in the
workplace and to alleviate ergonomic issues associated with work-related musculoskeletal …

[HTML][HTML] Modelling the interaction between wearable assistive devices and digital human models—A systematic review

D Scherb, S Wartzack, J Miehling - Frontiers in bioengineering and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Exoskeletons, orthoses, exosuits, assisting robots and such devices referred to as wearable
assistive devices are devices designed to augment or protect the human body by applying …

[HTML][HTML] The State of the Art of Biomechanics Applied in Ergonomic Furniture Design

Y Liu, W Hu, A Kasal, YZ Erdil - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Furniture as a functional object must satisfy both artistic and scientific requirements. In
particular, ergonomic factors are very important in furniture design in terms of human health …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation methods and measurement challenges for industrial exoskeletons

YS Li-Baboud, A Virts, R Bostelman, S Yoon… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, exoskeleton test methods for industrial exoskeletons have evolved to
include simulated laboratory and field environments. Physiological, kinematic, and kinetic …

[HTML][HTML] The Determination of Assistance-as-Needed Support by an Ankle–Foot Orthosis for Patients with Foot Drop

D Scherb, P Steck, I Wechsler, S Wartzack… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Patients who suffer from foot drop have impaired gait pattern functions and a higher risk of
stumbling and falling. Therefore, they are usually treated with an assistive device, a so …

[HTML][HTML] Preliminary biomechanical evaluation of a novel exoskeleton robotic system to assist stair climbing

M Böhme, HP Köhler, R Thiel, J Jäkel, J Zentner… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
A novel exoskeleton robotic system was developed to assist stair climbing. This active
demonstrator consists of a motor with a cable system, various sensors, and a control system …

A musculoskeletal human model-based approach for evaluating support concepts of exoskeletons for selected use cases

C Molz, Z Yao, J Sänger, T Gwosch… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - cambridge.org
This paper presents an approach for evaluating exoskeleton support concepts through
biomechanical analyses on a musculoskeletal human model. By simplifying the support …

[HTML][HTML] Innovative technologies for occupational health and safety: a scoping review

O Flor-Unda, M Fuentes, D Dávila, M Rivera, G Llano… - Safety, 2023 - mdpi.com
Technological advancements have allowed for the design and development of multiple
intelligent devices that monitor the health and safety status of workers in the industry in …

Estimating lumbar spine loading when using back-support exoskeletons in lifting tasks

S Madinei, MA Nussbaum - Journal of Biomechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
Low-back pain (LBP) continues as the leading cause of work-related musculoskeletal
disorders, and the high LBP burden is attributed largely to physical risk factors prevalent in …

[HTML][HTML] Prevent workers from injuries in the Brewing Company via using digital human modelling technology

X Ji, RO Hettiarachchige, ALE Littman, NL Lavery… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
A large percentage of musculoskeletal disorder cases occur in brewing companies. The aim
of this research study is to evaluate the risk of injuries for workers in the local brewing …