A Systematic Review of Industrial Exoskeletons for Injury Prevention: Efficacy Evaluation Metrics, Target Tasks, and Supported Body Postures
Industrial workplaces expose workers to a high risk of injuries such as Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs). Exoskeletons are wearable robotic technologies that can be used to reduce the loads exerted on the body’s joints and reduce the occurrence of WMSDs. However, current studies show t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Sensors |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/7/2714 |