Integrating exoskeletons in the construction sector: a systematic review of empirical evaluation tools and future directions DOI
Mohamad Iyad Al‐Khiami, Søren Munch Lindhard, Søren Wandahl

и другие.

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 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)

Язык: Английский

From the idea to the user: a pragmatic multifaceted approach to testing occupational exoskeletons DOI Creative Commons
Christian Di Natali, Tommaso Poliero, Matteo Sposito

и другие.

Wearable Technologies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Abstract Assessment of occupational exoskeletons should ideally include longitudinal and multistage studies in real working scenarios to prove their effectiveness sustainability in-field contexts help generalize the findings for specific scenarios. This work presents a comprehensive assessment methodology implemented as experimental campaign rail industry workers using back-support exoskeleton (StreamEXO). demonstrates that sector/task-specific developed address task-specific requirements generates beneficial performance user experience results. The this paper involves collecting data from nine over multiple days testing. During testing, did not report hindrances operations, with an acceptance rate 86%. In addition, worker fatigue was reduced by 16.9% measured through metabolic consumption, 51% when assessed perceived effort. supports hypothesis tailored meet needs tasks can produce demonstrable benefits industrial sectors.

Язык: Английский

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Integrating exoskeletons in the construction sector: a systematic review of empirical evaluation tools and future directions DOI
Mohamad Iyad Al‐Khiami, Søren Munch Lindhard, Søren Wandahl

и другие.

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 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)

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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