ReviewCritical reviews in biomedical engineering2021
Evaluation and Test Methods of Industrial Exoskeletons In Vitro, In Vivo, and In Silico: A Critical Review.
Review in Critical reviews in biomedical engineering, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Biodynamic Modeling and Analysis of Human-Exoskeleton Interactions in Simulated Patient Handling Tasks.Human factors · 2025Article
- OpenSEA: a 3D printed planetary gear series elastic actuator for a compliant elbow joint exoskeleton.Frontiers in robotics and AI · 2025Article
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- Dynamic and Static Assistive Strategies for a Tailored Occupational Back-Support Exoskeleton: Assessment on Real Tasks Carried Out by Railway Workers.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Flexible sensor-based biomechanical evaluation of low-back exoskeleton use in lifting.Ergonomics · 2024Article
- Evaluation Methods and Measurement Challenges for Industrial Exoskeletons.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Exoskeletons: A challenge for development.Wearable technologies · 2023Review
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Abstract
Industrial exoskeletons have been used to assist workers during occupational activities, such as overhead work, tool-use, mobility, stooping/squatting, and/or load carrying in various industries. Despite the promise of reducing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, there is a lack of sufficient evidence to support the safe and effective use of industrial exoskeletons. To assess the merits and residual risks of various types of exoskeletons in different work settings, more comprehensive evaluation procedures are needed. This review study aims to provide an overview of the existing viable and promising methods for evaluating the effectiveness of industrial exoskeletons. The different evaluation methods are organized into three categories-in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies. The limitations and challenges in different types of evaluation approaches are also discussed. In summary, this review sheds light on choosing appropriate evaluation approaches and may help with decision-making during the development, evaluation, and application of industrial exoskeletons.
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