ArticleIISE transactions on occupational ergonomics and human factors
Model-Based Comparison of Passive and Active Assistance Designs in an Occupational Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Overhead Lifting.
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- Comparative efficacy of robotic exoskeleton and conventional gait training in patients with spinal cord injury: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Pooled it
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- Biomechanical and physiological effects of a passive upper-body exoskeleton during stair ascent and descent.PloS one · 2026Article
- Robust neural network controller for a lower limb exoskeleton with minimal sensor configuration: a deep reinforcement learning approach with policy distillation.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Quantification of the Mechanical Properties in the Human-Exoskeleton Upper Arm Interface During Overhead Work Postures in Healthy Young Adults.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Adverse Effects Due to the Use of Upper Limbs Exoskeletons in the Work Environment: A Scoping Review.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Evaluation of the static and dynamic assistive torque of a passive upper limb occupational exoskeleton.Wearable technologies · 2025Article
- Biomechanical and physiological effects of an upper-body exoskeleton during simulated load-carrying on an inclined surface.PloS one · 2025Article
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- Innovative Metaheuristic Optimization Approach with a Bi-Triad for Rehabilitation Exoskeletons.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Robust walking control of a lower limb rehabilitation exoskeleton coupled with a musculoskeletal model via deep reinforcement learning.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2023Article
- Impact of a passive upper-body exoskeleton on muscle activity, heart rate and discomfort during a carrying task.PloS one · 2023Article
- Model-Based Biomechanical Exoskeleton Concept Optimization for a Representative Lifting Task in Logistics.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSIn recent years, various upper limb exoskeletons have been developed aiming to support industrial workers for a range of tasks and reduce risks of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Most commercially available upper limb exoskeletons are passive systems that use compliant elements such as springs or elastic components to store and release energy to assist the user's motion. In contrast, many active exoskeletons, which are typically comprised of one or more powered actuators to provide joint assistance, are still in the research and development stages. Nevertheless, the functions and efficacy of various exoskeleton systems need to be further compared and assessed. This study presents a model-based approach to evaluate different designs of passive and active assistance and demonstrates the benefits of both assistance methods in an overhead lifting task. In addition, the modeling and simulation indicate the potential advantages of using the active assistance, based on electromyography.
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