Assessment of active back-support exoskeleton on carpentry framing tasks: Muscle activity, range of motion, discomfort, and exertion
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
107, P. 103716 - 103716
Published: March 6, 2025
Language: Английский
Machine Learning-Based Fall Risk Detection in Human-Exoskeleton Interaction for Construction Workers
Lecture notes in civil engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1187 - 1196
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Integrating exoskeletons in the construction sector: a systematic review of empirical evaluation tools and future directions
Engineering Construction & Architectural Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
and
synthesize
literature
on
exoskeleton
implementation
in
the
construction
industry
understand
their
current
applications,
existing
research
approaches
identify
critical
areas
for
future
investigation.
Through
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
empirical
studies,
seeks
establish
clear
roadmap
advancing
adoption
work.
Design/methodology/approach
conducts
systematic
review
following
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analysis
(PRISMA)
guidelines.
By
searching
relevant
databases
applying
predefined
inclusion
criteria,
focused
studies
that
effectiveness
acceptance
exoskeletons
construction.
Both
objective
parameters
(EMG
data,
Kinematic
analysis,
heart
rate)
subjective
(user
comfort,
perceived
exertion,
usability
surveys)
were
analyzed
assess
how
impactful
are
among
workers.
Findings
The
identified
236
publications,
which
36
included,
revealing
several
insights:
(1)
A
significant
reliance
conducted
controlled
environments,
accounting
77.78%
studies.
(2)
limited
representation
actual
workers,
mainly
non-construction
worker
volunteers,
may
affect
practical
relevance
findings.
(3)
gap
exists
standardized
evaluation
protocols,
with
researchers
using
varying
assessment
methods
hinder
cross-study
comparisons.
(4)
Predominantly
short-term
nature
These
findings
highlight
need
more
real-world
testing,
frameworks
longitudinal
Originality/value
contributes
original
insights
into
deployment
sector,
particularly
highlighting
industry's
direct,
situ
engagement
It
suggests
should
prioritize
long-term,
onsite
achieve
understanding
exoskeletons’
impacts,
thus
supporting
development
targeted
intervention
strategies
reducing
work-related
musculoskeletal
disorders
(WMSDs)
Language: Английский
A balancing act: falling versus aging
Tachelle Z.-T. Ting,
No information about this author
David S.‐K. Ting
No information about this author
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
The
world
population
is
increasing
and
a
significant
factor
behind
this
longevity;
fallout
of
the
heightening
burden
on
healthcare.
In
particular,
tendency
to
fall
with
age
puts
toll
society
hinders
people
from
enjoying
their
sunset
years.
This
perspective
scrutinizes
underlying
causes
people's
deteriorating
ability
balance
as
they
presents
review
existing
ad
hoc
mitigation
measures.
It
concludes
by
shedding
some
light
way
forward
further
realization
well-balanced
healthier
successful
aging
minimal
fall.
Language: Английский