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