Robotic Systems and Applications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
Human
rehabilitation
improved
significantly
after
traumas,
surgery,
or
accidental
cross-link
events
with
human
health.
During
the
last
six
decades,
exoskeletons
have
played
a
significant
role
in
activities
related
to
body
training
and
post-trauma
surgery
treatment,
especially
gait
rehabilitation.
The
main
goal
of
is
restore
patients’
physical
abilities
average
by
improving
monitoring
their
posture
gaining
weight.
In
this
paper,
classification
various
types
provided,
comparison
between
different
lower
limb
for
presents,
anatomy,
mechanical
design,
control
strategy
prototype
exoskeleton
studies,
end,
some
concluding
remarks
are
stated
that
may
be
useful
future
work.
paper
concludes
conclusions
reference
list.
Human–machine
interfaces
(HMI)
are
currently
a
trendy
and
rapidly
expanding
area
of
research.
Interestingly,
the
human
user
does
not
readily
observe
interface
between
humans
machines.
Instead,
interactions
machine
electrical
signals
from
user's
body
obscured
by
complex
control
algorithms.
The
result
is
effectively
one-way
street,
wherein
data
only
transmitted
to
machine.
Thus,
gap
remains
in
literature:
how
can
information
be
conveyed
enable
mutual
understanding
machines?
Here,
this
paper
reviews
recent
advancements
biosignal-integrated
wearable
robotics,
with
particular
emphasis
on
“visualization”—the
presentation
relevant
data,
statistics,
visual
feedback
user.
This
review
article
covers
various
interest,
such
as
electroencephalograms
electromyograms,
explores
novel
sensor
architectures
key
materials.
Recent
developments
robotics
examined
mechanical
design
perspectives.
Additionally,
we
discuss
current
visualization
methods
outline
field's
future
direction.
While
much
HMI
field
focuses
biomedical
healthcare
applications,
rehabilitation
spinal
cord
injury
stroke
patients,
also
less
common
applications
manufacturing,
defense,
other
domains.
Abstract
The
use
of
exoskeletons
in
nursing
practice
has
gained
attention
as
a
potential
solution
to
address
the
physical
demands
and
risks
associated
with
profession.
This
narrative
review
examines
effectiveness,
usability,
impact
exoskeleton
technology
on
nurses’
quality
work
life.
focuses
reduction
strain
fatigue,
improved
posture
body
mechanics,
enhanced
patient
care,
usability
acceptance
factors,
broader
effectiveness
reducing
fatigue
among
nurses
is
supported
by
evidence
showing
decreased
muscle
activation
reduced
forces
exerted
body.
are
critical
considerations,
including
device
comfort
fit,
ease
integration
into
workflows,
user
experience
training,
compatibility
environment,
feedback
for
iterative
design
improvements.
implementation
positively
life
work-related
injuries,
improving
well-being,
enhancing
job
satisfaction,
promoting
psychological
psychosocial
benefits.
Additionally,
can
lead
care
outcomes.
Challenges
future
directions
field
include
cost
accessibility,
adaptability
specialties
tasks,
long-term
durability
maintenance,
personal
protective
equipment,
ethical
considerations.
Addressing
these
challenges
considering
research
development
efforts
crucial
successful
practice,
ultimately
delivery.
This
article
summarizes
the
current
situation
in
exoskeleton
field
terms
of
combination
and
artificial
intelligence
(AI).
is
written
for
anyone
interested
this
field.
paper
discusses
types
exoskeletons,
AI
algorithms
that
are
applied
to
several
exoskeletons
one
area
development
focused
on
AI,
reasons
why
can
power
better,
difference
between
industry
other
industries.
Journal of Applied Nursing and Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1), С. 48 - 58
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
Background:
Occupational
Health
and
Safety
(OHS)
is
critical
in
ensuring
the
protection
well-being
of
healthcare
workers,
especially
primary
health
centres
(PHCs)
where
resource
limitations
often
compromise
safety
standards.
In
Indonesia,
limited
data
exists
on
overall
Performance
OHS
management
across
multiple
PHCs.
This
study
aimed
to
assess
current
status
implementation
30
PHCs
Tulungagung
Regency,
focusing
availability
facilities,
staff
competency,
their
association
with
outcomes
Methods:
A
quantitative
cross-sectional
design
was
employed
involving
selected
through
simple
random
sampling.
Data
were
collected
using
structured
questionnaires
checklists
assessing
facility
availability,
training,
practices.
The
instrument
consisted
35
items
validated
Pearson
correlation
(p
<
0.05;
r
>
0.6)
demonstrated
good
internal
consistency
(Cronbach’s
alpha
=
0.762).
Descriptive
statistics,
Chi-square
tests,
ordinal
logistic
regression
used
for
analysis.
Results:
Most
(76.7%)
had
complete
infrastructure,
yet
76.7%
lacked
trained
personnel.
rated
as
poor
63.3%
PHCs,
moderate
6.7%,
only
30%.
significant
relationship
observed
between
competency
quality
(χ²
7.182;
p
0.028).
However,
analysis
indicated
that
training
accounted
8.6%
variance
(Nagelkerke
R²
0.086).
Conclusion:
Despite
sufficient
infrastructure
most
lack
personnel
remains
a
major
barrier
effective
implementation.
These
findings
highlight
need
targeted
capacity-building
systemic
approaches
integrate
leadership,
policy
enforcement,
organizational
support
improve
occupational
settings.
Applied Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(14), С. 6044 - 6044
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
In
this
study,
we
have
analyzed
the
behavior
of
shear
and
compression
forces
at
L5-S1
joint
during
execution
controlled
lifting
tasks
designed
on
basis
revised
NIOSH
(National
Institute
for
Occupational
Safety
Health)
equation
(RNLE)
with
an
increasing
index
(LI
=
1,
LI
2,
3).
We
aim
to
verify
sensitivity
force
indices
regard
risk
levels.
Twenty
subjects
performed
tasks,
kinematic
kinetic
data
their
movement
were
acquired
by
using
optoelectronic
motion
analysis
system
platform,
respectively.
Lumbosacral
calculated
lower
upper
body
models,
some
(i.e.,
maximum,
medium,
range
values)
extracted.
Our
findings
confirm
that
kinetic-based
extracted
from
are
related
conditions,
they
could
improve
quantitative
tools
machine-learning
approaches
can
also
be
used
in
a
workspace
assess
conditions
tasks.
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.
Biomechanics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(2), С. 357 - 368
Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2024
Companies
are
becoming
increasingly
aware
of
the
health
their
employees
and
now
integrating
exoskeleton
solutions
for
both
prevention
job
maintenance.
However,
effect
using
exoskeletons
is
still
an
open
question.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
evaluate
impact
active
lumbar
its
passive
belt
on
trunk
kinematics
muscle
activity
instrumented
motion
analysis.
Twenty-three
healthy
subjects
volunteered
perform
three
handlings
a
5
kg
load
(free
lifting,
squat
transfer)
under
different
experimental
conditions.
The
“Control”
condition
was
when
subject
did
not
wear
any
device,
“Belt”
wore
only
part
exoskeleton,
“Exo”
exoskeleton.
Based
Rapid
Upper
Limb
Assessment
scale,
reduced
time
spent
in
angles
that
were
considered
dangerous
back,
according
ergonomic
evaluations.
Furthermore,
handling
sessions,
it
observed
modify
abdominal–lumbar
region.
Safety,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3), С. 59 - 59
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2024
Industrial
wool
textile
production
exposes
workers
mainly
to
the
biomechanical
loading
of
shoulder
joint.
In
this
work
context,
which
is
characterized
by
poor
machine
ergonomics,
exposure
risk
factors,
and
variable
organization,
exoskeletons
could
facilitate
processes
or
be
a
valuable
means
protect
from
overuse
injuries.
Field
evaluation
essential
verify
suitability
specific
devices
their
acceptance
users.
As
part
pilot
study,
we
examined
short-term
subjective
effects
passive
Arm-Support
Exoskeleton
(ASE)
on
performing
repetitive
overhead
tasks.
factory,
eight
participated
in
answering
questionnaires
after
carrying
out
session
with
without
an
exoskeleton
(FREE).
Participants
had
been
using
Paexo
for
4.2±5.8
months
(min
0–max
12).
Subjective
evaluations
were
collected
regarding
workload
(NASA-TLX)
relief
(Borg’s
CR10
scale)
obtained
use
exoskeleton,
satisfaction
(Quebec
User
Evaluation
Satisfaction
Assistive
Technology
(QUEST)),
usability
(System
Usability
Scale
(SUS)),
opinions
ergonomics
device
(Ergonomics
questionnaire).
Workers
reported
high
(NASA
7.2±1.0)
assessed
46%
reduction
effort
ASE
conditions
compared
FREE.
They
expressed
most
characteristics
(100%
satisfied
durability
effectiveness),
level
(62%
scores
above
80,
maximum
score
100),
(88±12,
110).
addition
objective
(electromyography
(EMG)
reduction)
already
demonstrated
previous
publication,
these
qualitative
results
demonstrate
positive
perception
effectiveness,
usability,
exoskeleton.
The
adoption
industry
appears
beneficial
short
term,
but
impact
associated
individual
variables
long-term
remains
explored.
