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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Passive Exoskeletons"”.
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An Assessment of the Postural Risks in Dentistry and of the Potential for Passive Exoskeletons to Mitigate Musculoskeletal Risks among Dental Professionals
… directly compare risks between clinical roles. Exoskeletons (EXOs), though, could be of benefit, as this technology can reduce physical load at target body segments, such as the low back or shoulders. EXOs effectively reduce muscle activation in static holding tasks and have demonstrated …
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Investigating the Relationship Between Objective and Subjective Measures of Physical Demand During Passive Exoskeleton Use
Passive exoskeletons hold promise in reducing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, however further research is essential before widespread adoption can occur. This study explores the feasibility of using subjective measures of physical demand in place of costly and less practical …
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Quantifying the Reliability of Performance Time and User Perceptions Obtained from Passive Exoskeleton Evaluations
… and reduce quality of life for those afflicted. Passive exoskeletons (EXOs) have emerged as a potential intervention to reduce worker exposures to WMSD risk factors. As EXO adoption is rising, EXO manufacturers are designing and producing new EXOs in accordance with growing demand. However, there …
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Understanding Underlying Risks and Socio-technical Challenges of Human-Wearable Robot Interaction in the Construction Industry
… wearable technologies, wearable robots such as passive back-support exoskeletons have emerged as a possible solution. Exoskeletons have the potential to augment human capacity, support non-neutral work positions, and reduce muscle fatigue and physical exertion. Current research efforts to …
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Biomechanical Assessment and Metabolic Evaluation of Passive Lift-Assistive Exoskeletons During Repetitive Lifting Tasks
… world. In the past several years, the industrial exoskeletons especially the passive ones have been proposed as alternative intervention and assistive devices, which are capable of reducing the risk of WMSDs and LBP. However, more research is warranted to validate the applicability of these …