The effects of exoskeleton use on human response to simulated overhead tasks with vibration

• Published in: Ergonomics Vol. 67; no. 12; pp. 2112 - 2125
• Main Authors: Xia, Ting, Torkinejad-Ziarati, Parisa, Kudernatsch, Simon, Peterson, Donald R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 01.12.2024; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: Adult; Arm; Biomechanical Phenomena; Coupling; coupling force; Electromyography; Exoskeleton; Exoskeleton Device; Exoskeletons; Hand tools; hand-arm vibration; Human response; Humans; Male; Manufacturing; Manufacturing industry; Muscle, Skeletal - physiology; Muscles; Neuromuscular system; overhead work; Pelvis; Posture; Posture - physiology; Random vibration; Shoulder; Shoulder - physiology; shoulder muscle; Task Performance and Analysis; Vibration; Vibrations; Young Adult; coupling force; Exoskeleton; shoulder muscle; overhead work; hand-arm vibration

The use of occupational exoskeletons has grown fast in manufacturing industries in recent years. One major scenario of exoskeleton use in manufacturing is to assist overhead, power hand tool operations. This preliminary work aimed to determine the effects of arm-supporting exoskeletons on shoulder m...