International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 104, С. 103668 - 103668
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Frontiers in Neurology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15
Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2024
Background Upper limb exoskeletons are recommended to alleviate muscle fatigue, particularly in working conditions inducing musculoskeletal discomfort like overhead work. However, wearing an exoskeleton might introduce cognitive-motor interference, affecting performance. Understanding its neural impact and potential gender differences design effects is crucial. Therefore, the aim of this study examine addressing cross-gender comparisons, exploring on cognitive physical workload real-world scenarios. The research questions address use synergies, upper body posture, resources, comfort/discomfort, acceptance usability. Methods cross-sectional integrates a multifactorial mixed-measure design. Participants grouped by (female vs. male) condition (with without exoskeleton). Motor performance underlying neuronal correlates (fNIRS) will be analyzed. Based priori sample size calculation, 80 participants (40 female/40 recruited. Working assessed 1. Physical Performance Task (PILE task) 2. Precision (following Fitts paradigm), while postures monitored with Xsens motion capture system. Brain activation captured fNIRS system comprising 32 active optodes. Postural acceptance, usability reported via standardized questionnaires. Discussion gain insights into contribute designing optimizing implementation considering movement variability resource allocation. Additionally, also highlights user discomfort, crucial factor that could impede widespread adoption, among females,
Язык: Английский
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(12), С. 1695 - 1695
Опубликована: Дек. 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.
Язык: Английский
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Biomimetics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(10), С. 601 - 601
Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2024
(1) Exoskeletons offer potential benefits for overhead working tasks, but gender effects or differences are unclear. This study aimed to compare the performance as well subjective body strain and comfort of men women using an upper-body exoskeleton. (2) n = 20 female 16 male participants performed drilling task with without a passive exoskeleton in randomized cross-over study. The different movement phases, perceived exertion, ease use were measured differences. One- two-way analyses used genders conditions. mass index (BMI) was included covariate. (3) Gender found error integrals (
Язык: Английский
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International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 104, С. 103668 - 103668
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Процитировано
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