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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"Wearable Assistive Devices"”.
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Biomechanical Analysis and Modeling of Back-Support Exoskeletons for Use in Repetitive Lifting Tasks
… two BSEs tested. The second study quantified the assistive torque profiles of two passive BSEs using a computerized dynamometer, with both human subjects and a mannequin. Clear differences in torque magnitudes were evident between the BSEs, though both generated more assistive torques during …
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Assessing the Effects of Exoskeletons on Physical Demands, Trip and Slip Risks, and User Perceptions in Manual Mining Tasks
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major health concern worldwide in the mining sector and are associated with frequent exposure to risk factors prevalent in manual mining tasks. Occupational exoskeletons (EXOs) are a promising ergonomic intervention to mitigate WMSD risk, by …