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Exo-suit/Soft Exoskeletons are actuated using flexible actuators or cable driven systems. In a cable-driven exosuit, the routing of the cable needs to be defined mathematically to control the position of the joint. For an elbow exosuit, the ...

As a complex visual equipment worn on the pilot's head, HMD was a typical human-computer interaction equipment. Its ergonomic design had great impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel. Therefore, it was very important to carry out ...

Worldwide, recent changes in the work environment affected workspace ergonomics conditions over long periods of time. This extended period of bad ergonomic conditions hindered the ability to maintain good posture, aggravating the postural ...

The state of emergency caused by Covid19 increased the risk of biomechanical and psychological problems among healthcare workers and assumed the need to implement a strategy to prevent these. Adopting tools for monitoring parameters related to the ...

As the digitalization of the industry moves forward, some technologies are awarded the role of high-impact technologies, which could change the way this industry works for good, setting new standards for productivity. Popular literature and ...

Simulation turns out to be one of the most important aspects of ergonomics, as it allows testing the interaction of the people and the system before they are brought into effect to improve the design process. Digital Twin is a concept that ...

Wearable technology and mixed reality (MR) have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential to improve industrial ergonomics. Wearable technology can enable real-time monitoring and feedback of workers’ physiological and ...

The primary focus of this research is to develop digital human models (DHM) that include accurate posture and motion prediction models for a diverse population. The posture and motion prediction models currently employed in DHMs must be adapted ...

In today’s world, a sizable portion of small and medium sized businesses deal with various issues relating to productivity. These can be in the form of machine conditions, bottlenecks, material handling delays and various others issues. However, ...

Fatigue is a loss in cognitive or physical performance due to physiological factors such as insufficient sleep, long work hours, stress, and physical exertion. It adversely affects the human body and can slow reaction times, reduce attention, and ...

This paper will cover using Ramsis for simulating and modeling a new Mars site. Ramsis is a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) modeling software used to design vehicle interiors and manikin positioning. Other related applications are reachability, ...

The ergonomics of the central control system of household automobile cab has a great influence on the operation of automobile. In order to better evaluate the ergonomics of the central control system of automobile cab, the ergonomics evaluation ...

In this paper, we explore the differences in movement between real life and virtual reality. To gather data for our study, 23 healthy adults were asked to move a box with their right hand in both a real life setting and virtual environment. The ...

In recent years, technology presenting views using cameras and sensors has been promoted in aircraft and automobiles. Since sudden vision loss can occur in the event of a malfunction, concerns exist not only about the effects of the loss itself ...

Increasing digitalization and automation are pushing for redesign of human-system interfaces, not only in industrial production. On stages and in studios, the transition from analog to digital interfaces of event technology is ongoing, technical ...

Due to the continuous and prolonged exposure to highly physically demanding tasks, healthcare workers (HCWs) are at risk to develop low back and upper limb (UL) musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). Since repetitiveness and movement asymmetries have ...

This work aimed to investigate the contribution of each single joint during the execution of whole-body reaching tasks to the overall discomfort of the worker evaluated through standard observational methods.

Forty-five healthy volunteers were ...

Today, many existing and emerging Digital Human Models (DHM) are available. These tools are increasingly used both by research institutions and private companies. Applications in the field of occupational health and safety were analyzed by ...

Europe's growing focus on the health and safety of workers in an aging society is driving a structural approach to ergonomics assessment in the early phase of product and process design. In this respect, Digital Human Model (DHM) software programs ...

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are costly to economies and society, and are the most common work-related health problems. In the European Union and the United States, 30–40% of workers reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders at ...

Falls caused by tripping, slipping and missteps are an accident hotspot in both the professional and private environment. In addition to structural defects such as slippery floors or tripping hazards, the causes are often found in objects lying ...

Studies have found that sedentary behavior is a potential causative factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and skeletal muscle disease. Physical activity has been shown to have a relationship between sedentary behavior and ...

In recent years, stroke diseases show a trend of rapid population growth and younger age, and impaired hand function is one of the main manifestations of stroke, and the market demand for rehabilitation gloves has expanded. In order to study the ...

Dynamic markets and constantly changing work practices are causing an increased number of industrial set-up operations on production machines in the wake of a growing demand for customized product requirements. Augmented reality (AR)-based cyber-...

Conversation as trivial as “small talk” has a significant impact on human relationships, including in clinical care environments. Evidence suggests that small talk can improve health and clinical outcomes. This study aims to analyze the ...

Within any typical health organization, nurses play a vital role in the quality of care and health promotion. Generally, the nursing workload is determined by the time spent on patient care and nursing activities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ICU ...