Assessing the ethical, social and psychological risks of active and passive exoskeletons in the construction industry: trust, productivity and stress levels
Smart and Sustainable Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Purpose
Exoskeletons
have
the
potential
to
alleviate
musculoskeletal
disorders
(MSDs),
increase
productivity
and
ultimately
reduce
construction
project
costs,
but
concerns
about
their
ethical,
social
psychological
risks
for
industry
are
unknown.
This
paper
investigates
these
implications
exoskeleton
acceptance.
Design/methodology/approach
Participants
performed
masonry
tasks
without
an
with
active
passive
exoskeleton.
Using
descriptive
inferential
statistics,
associated
exoskeletons,
as
well
trust
levels,
were
assessed.
Objective
data
procured
determine
stress
levels
while
subjective
included
ethical
of
exoskeletons.
Findings
The
findings
show
that
lack
informed
consent
procuring
sensitive
health
is
important
consideration
when
using
Regarding
risks,
unequal
access
sharing
costs
major
concerns.
Furthermore,
revealed
statistical
differences
between
exoskeletons
in
terms
certain
risks.
participants
believed
more
than
results
also
a
strong
positive
relationship
levels.
indicated
both
induce
relatively
moderate
enhance
productivity,
compared
no
condition.
Originality/value
study
one
few
empirical
investigations
on
which
can
facilitate
adoption
mitigating
MSDs
industry.
Language: Английский
Cognitive load assessment of active back-support exoskeletons in construction: A case study on construction framing
Advanced Engineering Informatics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
62, P. 102905 - 102905
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Evaluating Exoskeletons for WMSD Prevention: A Systematic Review of Applications and Ergonomic Approach in Occupational Settings
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(12), P. 1695 - 1695
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
studies
investigating
the
impact
occupational
exoskeletons
on
work-related
musculoskeletal
disorder
(WMSD)
risk
factors.
The
primary
objective
is
to
examine
methodologies
used
assess
effectiveness
these
devices
across
various
tasks.
A
systematic
was
conducted
following
PRISMA
guidelines,
covering
published
between
2014
and
2024.
total
49
were
included,
identified
through
searches
in
Scopus
Web
Science
databases,
with
search
string
launched
August
identifies
growing
body
research
passive
active
exoskeletons,
notable
focus
laboratory-based
evaluations.
results
indicate
that
direct
measurement
self-report
methods
are
preferred
approaches
domains.
Ergonomic
limitations
user
discomfort
remain
concerns
some
cases.
findings
this
may
influence
stakeholders
by
providing
insights
into
potential
benefits
adopting
improving
workplace
ergonomics
reduce
WMSD
risks.
Additionally,
identification
assessment
will
be
valuable
for
validating
use
technologies
workplace.
concludes
recommendations
future
research,
emphasizing
need
more
real-world
assessments
improved
exoskeleton
designs
enhance
comfort
efficacy.
Language: Английский