Arm-support exoskeleton reduces shoulder muscle activity in ceiling construction

Article Engineering, Industrial

Field study on the use and acceptance of an arm support exoskeleton in plastering

A. W. de Vries et al.

Summary: The use of exoskeletons in day-to-day plastering may face challenges, but the majority of plasterers are enthusiastic about the load reducing effect and would like to use the exoskeleton for specific tasks.

ERGONOMICS (2023)

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Usability, User Acceptance, and Health Outcomes of Arm-Support Exoskeleton Use in Automotive Assembly An 18-month Field Study

Sunwook Kim et al.

Summary: This long-term study found that arm-support exoskeletons (ASEs) are effective in reducing work pressure and may also decrease the number of medical visits. User experience plays a key role in determining intention-to-use ASEs.

JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE (2022)

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Exploratory Field Testing of Passive Exoskeletons in Several Manufacturing Environments: Perceived Usability and User Acceptance

Diana Schwerha et al.

Summary: The results of this study suggest that workers are accepting of the use of exoskeletons in diverse manufacturing environments. The main factors influencing the intention to use exoskeletons are perceived comfort, task-technology fit, perceived safety, and perceived usefulness. However, further research is needed to improve comfort, task-technology fit, user acceptance, and to develop effective implementation processes for the sustainable use of exoskeletons.

IISE TRANSACTIONS ON OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS & HUMAN FACTORS (2022)

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The effectivity of a passive arm support exoskeleton in reducing muscle activation and perceived exertion during plastering activities

Aijse Willem de Vries et al.

Summary: The study compared the effects of using arm-support exoskeletons and not using exoskeletons in plastering work, showing that muscle activity and perceived exertion were reduced when using the exoskeleton.

ERGONOMICS (2021)

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Effects of an arm-support exoskeleton on perceived work intensity and musculoskeletal discomfort: An 18-month field study in automotive assembly

Sunwook Kim et al.

Summary: The study found that there was no significant difference in perceived work intensity and musculoskeletal discomfort scores between the EXO group and the control group in automotive manufacturing facilities. However, in some facilities, neck and shoulder MSD scores in the EXO group decreased over time, while wrist MSD scores remained unchanged and increased in the control group. Upper arm and low back MSD scores were similar between the experimental groups.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE (2021)

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