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2019 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Passive Upper Limb Exoskeletons: An Experimental Campaign with Workers

Authors : Stefania Spada, Lidia Ghibaudo, Chiara Carnazzo, Laura Gastaldi, Maria Pia Cavatorta

Published in: Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018)

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Wearable exoskeletons are currently evaluated as technological aids for workers on the factory floor, as suggested by the philosophy of Industry 4.0. The paper presents the results of experimental tests carried out on a first prototype of a passive upper limbs exoskeleton developed by IUVO. Eighteen FCA workers participated to the study. Experimental tests were designed to evaluate the influence of the exoskeleton while accomplishing different tasks, both in static and dynamic conditions.
Quantitative and qualitative parameters were analyzed to evaluate usability, potential benefits and acceptability of the device. Results show, on average, that wearing the exoskeleton has a positive effect in increasing: (i) endurance time while holding demanding postures with raised arms and/or having to lift and hold small work tools, (ii) endurance time and accuracy execution in precision tasks. The users also declared a lower perceived effort, while performing tasks with the exoskeleton.

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Metadata
Title
Passive Upper Limb Exoskeletons: An Experimental Campaign with Workers
Authors
Stefania Spada
Lidia Ghibaudo
Chiara Carnazzo
Laura Gastaldi
Maria Pia Cavatorta
Copyright Year
2019
Book
Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018)

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-96067-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-96068-5

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96068-5_26

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