Integrating exosuit capabilities into clothing to make back relief accessible to workers unserved by existing exoskeletons: design and preliminary evaluation

Published: July 17, 2023

<p>Background: Occupational exos (rigid exoskeletons and soft exosuits) are emerging technologies designed to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Existing occupational standalone accessories worn on top a user’s clothing. </p> <p>Purpose: Our objective was test verify that back-assist exosuit capabilities could be integrated into regular clothing in an effective usable manner, which make relief accessible more workers.</p> <p>Methods: We redesigned previously validated accessory so it integrate standard-issue U.S. Army uniform. The uniform-integrated prototype low-profile (protruding <30 mm from body), lightweight (adding 800 grams uniform), donned/doffed like normal verified effectiveness usability lab testing (<em>N</em>=5) case study (<em>N=</em>1) with Soldier.</p> <p>Results: In (<em>N</em>=5), this provided 18-27 Nm torque about low back during lifting. Assistance engaged or disengaged one-handed half second, did not restrict natural range motion cause discomfort. A (<em>N</em>=1) Soldier performing operationally relevant tasks demonstrated type may well-suited for workers duties involve driving vehicles intermittent <p>Conclusions: This work integrating standard workwear can usable. integration resulted little change form factor, weight, motion, comfort daily uniform while adding lifting assistance. new sub-class beneficial who alternate between bending, lifting, sitting tasks, those customer- patient-facing jobs where is important wearable technology discreet.</p>

Language: Английский

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Integrating exosuit capabilities into clothing to make back relief accessible to workers unserved by existing exoskeletons: design and preliminary evaluation

Published: Sept. 11, 2023

<p>Background: Occupational exos (rigid exoskeletons and soft exosuits) are emerging technologies designed to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Existing occupational standalone accessories worn on top a user’s clothing. </p> <p>Purpose: Our objective was test verify that back-assist exosuit capabilities could be integrated into regular clothing in an effective usable manner, which make relief accessible more workers.</p> <p>Methods: We redesigned previously validated accessory so it integrate standard-issue U.S. Army uniform. The uniform-integrated prototype low-profile (protruding <30 mm from body), lightweight (adding 800 grams uniform), donned/doffed like normal verified effectiveness usability lab testing (<em>N</em>=5) case study (<em>N=</em>1) with Soldier.</p> <p>Results: In (<em>N</em>=5), this provided 18-27 Nm torque about low back during lifting. Assistance engaged or disengaged one-handed half second, did not restrict natural range motion cause discomfort. A (<em>N</em>=1) Soldier performing operationally relevant tasks demonstrated type may well-suited for workers duties involve driving vehicles intermittent <p>Conclusions: This work integrating standard workwear can usable. integration resulted little change form factor, weight, motion, comfort daily uniform while adding lifting assistance. new sub-class beneficial who alternate between bending, lifting, sitting tasks, those customer- patient-facing jobs where is important wearable technology discreet.</p>

Language: Английский

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Integrating exosuit capabilities into clothing to make back relief accessible to workers unserved by existing exoskeletons: design and preliminary evaluation

Published: Nov. 22, 2023

<p>Background: Occupational exos (rigid exoskeletons and soft exosuits) are emerging technologies designed to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Existing occupational standalone accessories worn on top a user’s clothing. </p> <p>Purpose: Our objective was test verify that back-assist exosuit capabilities could be integrated into regular clothing in an effective usable manner, which make relief accessible more workers.</p> <p>Methods: We redesigned previously validated accessory so it integrate standard-issue U.S. Army uniform. The uniform-integrated prototype low-profile (protruding <30 mm from body), lightweight (adding 800 grams uniform), donned/doffed like normal verified effectiveness usability lab testing (<em>N</em>=5) case study (<em>N=</em>1) with Soldier.</p> <p>Results: In (<em>N</em>=5), this provided 18-27 Nm torque about low back during lifting. Assistance engaged or disengaged one-handed half second, did not restrict natural range motion cause discomfort. A (<em>N</em>=1) Soldier performing operationally relevant tasks demonstrated type may well-suited for workers duties involve driving vehicles intermittent <p>Conclusions: This work integrating standard workwear can usable. integration resulted little change form factor, weight, motion, comfort daily uniform while adding lifting assistance. new sub-class beneficial who alternate between bending, lifting, sitting tasks, those customer- patient-facing jobs where is important wearable technology discreet.</p>

Language: Английский

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Integrating exosuit capabilities into clothing to make back relief accessible to workers unserved by existing exoskeletons: design and preliminary evaluation

Published: Dec. 22, 2023

Background: Occupational exos (comprising both rigid exoskeletons and soft exosuits) are emerging technologies designed to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Existing occupational standalone accessories worn on top a user’s clothing. Purpose: Our objective was determine whether back-assist exosuit capabilities could be integrated into regular clothing in an effective usable manner, which make relief accessible more workers. Methods: We redesigned accessory so it integrate standard-issue U.S. Army uniform. The uniform-integrated prototype low-profile (protruding <30 mm from body), lightweight (adding 800 grams uniform), donned/doffed like normal demonstrated effectiveness usability lab testing ( N =5) case study N= 1) with Soldier. Results: In testing, provided 18-27 Nm torque about low back during lifting. Assistance engaged or disengaged one-handed half second, did not restrict natural range motion cause discomfort. Soldier who performed operationally relevant tasks reported that he satisfied weight, comfort, motion, lifting assistance prototype. Conclusions: This work proof-of-concept integrating standard workwear can usable. added little change form factor, comfort new sub-class beneficial workers alternate between bending, lifting, sitting (e.g., driving) tasks, those customer- patient-facing jobs where is important for wearable technology discreet.

Language: Английский

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Integrating Exosuit Capabilities into Clothing to Make Back Relief Accessible to Workers Unserved by Existing Exoskeletons: Design and Preliminary Evaluation

IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(3-4), P. 94 - 107

Published: Oct. 2, 2023

We developed a method for integrating back-assist exosuit capabilities into regular clothing to make musculoskeletal relief accessible more workers. demonstrated proof-of-concept that this uniform-integrated can be effective and usable. Existing occupational exosuits are standalone accessories worn on top of user's not suitable all Our newly sub-class could beneficial workers who alternate between bending, lifting, sitting tasks, or those in customer- patient-facing jobs where it is important wearable technology discreet.

Language: Английский

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