A review on ergonomics factors determining working in harmony with exoskeletons

Halim, Isa and Mahadzir, Muhammad Nadzirul Izzat and Abdullah, Zulkeflee and Zainal Abidin, Muhammad Zaimi and Muhammad, Mohd Nazrin and Saptari, Adi (2023) A review on ergonomics factors determining working in harmony with exoskeletons. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 19 (6). pp. 311-327. ISSN 1675-8544

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Abstract

Exoskeletons are wearable devices that can enhance human strength and are used in various fields, such as healthcare and the manufacturing industry. However, poorly designed exoskeletons can strain the muscles and cause injuries to users. The objectives of this review paper are to review the ergonomics factors that contribute to a harmonious user-exoskeleton interaction and to explore the current trends, challenges, and future directions for developing ergonomically designed exoskeletons. In this review, 102 relevant papers published from 2015 to 2023 were retrieved from Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. These papers were considered in the analysis for gathering relevant information on the topic. The authors identified six ergonomics factors, namely kinematic compatibility, contact pressure, postural control, metabolic cost, cognitive workload, as well as task demands and workplace conditions, that can influence the interaction between users and exoskeletons. By understanding and addressing these ergonomics factors during the design and development process, exoskeleton designers can enhance the user experience and adoption of the devices in daily living activities and industrial applications

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ergonomics, Assistive device, Human-machine interaction, Exoskeleton technology
Divisions:	Faculty Of Industrial And Manufacturing Technology And Engineering
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	23 Jul 2024 09:10
Last Modified:	23 Jul 2024 09:10
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/27420
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