| Publication type: | Article in scientific journal |
| Type of review: | Peer review (publication) |
| Title: | Exoskeletons for industrial application and their potential effects on physical work load |
| Authors: | de Looze, Michiel P. Bosch, Tim Krause, Frank Stadler, Konrad S. O’Sullivan, Leonard W. |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00140139.2015.1081988 |
| Published in: | Ergonomics |
| Volume(Issue): | 59 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| Page(s): | 671 |
| Pages to: | 681 |
| Issue Date: | Oct-2015 |
| Publisher / Ed. Institution: | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN: | 0014-0139 1366-5847 |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | Exoskeleton; Discomfort; Industry; Pphysical workload; Biomechanical phenomena; Human; Man-machine system; Back muscle; Exoskeleton device; Industry; Movement; Weight-bearing; Workload |
| Subject (DDC): | 620: Engineering |
| Abstract: | The aim of this review was to provide an overview of assistive exoskeletons that have specifically been developed for industrial purposes and to assess the potential effect of these exoskeletons on reduction of physical loading on the body. The search resulted in 40 papers describing 26 different industrial exoskeletons, of which 19 were active (actuated) and 7 were passive (non-actuated). For 13 exoskeletons, the effect on physical loading has been evaluated, mainly in terms of muscle activity. All passive exoskeletons retrieved were aimed to support the low back. Ten-forty per cent reductions in back muscle activity during dynamic lifting and static holding have been reported. Both lower body, trunk and upper body regions could benefit from active exoskeletons. Muscle activity reductions up to 80% have been reported as an effect of active exoskeletons. Exoskeletons have the potential to considerably reduce the underlying factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal injury. Practitioner Summary: Worldwide, a significant interest in industrial exoskeletons does exist, but a lack of specific safety standards and several technical issues hinder mainstay practical use of exoskeletons in industry. Specific issues include discomfort (for passive and active exoskeletons), weight of device, alignment with human anatomy and kinematics, and detection of human intention to enable smooth movement (for active exoskeletons). |
| URI: | https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/7095 |
| Fulltext version: | Published version |
| License (according to publishing contract): | Licence according to publishing contract |
| Departement: | School of Engineering |
| Organisational Unit: | Institute of Mechatronic Systems (IMS) |
| Appears in collections: | Publikationen School of Engineering |
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de Looze, M. P., Bosch, T., Krause, F., Stadler, K. S., & O’Sullivan, L. W. (2015). Exoskeletons for industrial application and their potential effects on physical work load. Ergonomics, 59(5), 671–681. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2015.1081988
de Looze, M.P. et al. (2015) ‘Exoskeletons for industrial application and their potential effects on physical work load’, Ergonomics, 59(5), pp. 671–681. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2015.1081988.
M. P. de Looze, T. Bosch, F. Krause, K. S. Stadler, and L. W. O’Sullivan, “Exoskeletons for industrial application and their potential effects on physical work load,” Ergonomics, vol. 59, no. 5, pp. 671–681, Oct. 2015, doi: 10.1080/00140139.2015.1081988.
DE LOOZE, Michiel P., Tim BOSCH, Frank KRAUSE, Konrad S. STADLER und Leonard W. O’SULLIVAN, 2015. Exoskeletons for industrial application and their potential effects on physical work load. Ergonomics. Oktober 2015. Bd. 59, Nr. 5, S. 671–681. DOI 10.1080/00140139.2015.1081988
de Looze, Michiel P., Tim Bosch, Frank Krause, Konrad S. Stadler, and Leonard W. O’Sullivan. 2015. “Exoskeletons for Industrial Application and Their Potential Effects on Physical Work Load.” Ergonomics 59 (5): 671–81. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2015.1081988.
de Looze, Michiel P., et al. “Exoskeletons for Industrial Application and Their Potential Effects on Physical Work Load.” Ergonomics, vol. 59, no. 5, Oct. 2015, pp. 671–81, https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2015.1081988.
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