Development of a real‐time work‐related postural risk assessment system of farm workers using a sensor‐based artificial intelligence approach

• Published in: Journal of field robotics Vol. 41; no. 7; pp. 2100 - 2113
• Main Authors: Singh, Lakhwinder Pal, Kumar, Praveen, Lohan, Shiv Kumar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.10.2024
• Subjects: application of kinect sensors V2; Artificial intelligence; Disorders; Evaluation; Farms; Farmworkers; Fatigue; Human motion; Human performance; Kinect V2 REBA; Mechanization; Musculoskeletal diseases; Physical work; Physiological effects; Posture; real‐time MSD risk assessment; Risk assessment; Time measurement

In recent years, the promotion of farm mechanization has been directed toward reducing the human discomfort and fatigue associated with various agricultural work‐related activities. During these activities, many factors (like force, awkward posture, vibration, repetition, etc.) play a significant ro...