A Systematic Review on Evaluation Strategies for Field Assessment of Upper-Body Industrial Exoskeletons: Current Practices and Future Trends

Exploratory Field Testing of Passive Exoskeletons in Several Manufacturing Environments: Perceived Usability and User Acceptance

(2022) Diana Schwerha et al.   IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics & Human Factors

Why multi-tier surgical instrument table matters? An ergonomic analysis from mento-physical demand perspectives

(2022) Ketan Thakur et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

The effectivity of a passive arm support exoskeleton in reducing muscle activation and perceived exertion during plastering activities

(2021) Aijse Willem de Vries et al.   ERGONOMICS

Adoption potential of occupational exoskeletons in diverse enterprises engaged in manufacturing tasks

(2021) Diana J. Schwerha et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS

The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews

(2021) Matthew J Page et al.   BMJ-British Medical Journal

The Effects of a Passive Exoskeleton on Human Thermal Responses in Temperate and Cold Environments

(2021) Yang Liu et al.   International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Effects of an arm‐support exoskeleton on perceived work intensity and musculoskeletal discomfort: An 18‐month field study in automotive assembly

(2021) Sunwook Kim et al.   AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE

Benchmarking occupational exoskeletons: An evidence mapping systematic review

(2021) Sander De Bock et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

An ergonomic assessment tool for evaluating the effect of back exoskeletons on injury risk

(2021) Karl E. Zelik et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

A passive back exoskeleton supporting symmetric and asymmetric lifting in stoop and squat posture reduces trunk and hip extensor muscle activity and adjusts body posture – A laboratory study

(2021) Tessy Luger et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

Effects of Two Passive Back-Support Exoskeletons on Muscle Activity, Energy Expenditure, and Subjective Assessments During Repetitive Lifting

(2020) Mohammad Mehdi Alemi et al.   HUMAN FACTORS

Biomechanical Evaluation of Passive Back-Support Exoskeletons in a Precision Manual Assembly Task: “Expected” Effects on Trunk Muscle Activity, Perceived Exertion, and Task Performance

(2020) Saman Madinei et al.   HUMAN FACTORS

Complexity Analysis of Surface Electromyography for Assessing the Myoelectric Manifestation of Muscle Fatigue: A Review

(2020) Susanna Rampichini et al.   Entropy

Prediction model of the effect of postural interactions on muscular activity and perceived exertion

(2020) Tobias Hellig et al.   ERGONOMICS

Evaluation of a Lower Leg Support Exoskeleton on Floor and Below Hip Height Panel Work

(2020) Minerva V. Pillai et al.   HUMAN FACTORS

Potential exoskeleton uses for reducing low back muscular activity during farm tasks

(2020) Ornwipa Thamsuwan et al.   AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE

Estimating Knee Joint Load Using Acoustic Emissions During Ambulation

(2020) Keaton L. Scherpereel et al.   ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Ergonomics assessment of passive upper-limb exoskeletons in an automotive assembly plant

(2020) Sofía Iranzo et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

Development and validation of a cumulative exposure shoulder risk assessment tool based on fatigue failure theory

(2020) Dania Bani Hani et al.   ERGONOMICS

A data analytic framework for physical fatigue management using wearable sensors

(2020) Zahra Sedighi Maman et al.   EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS

The effect of a passive trunk exoskeleton on metabolic costs during lifting and walking

(2019) S. J. Baltrusch et al.   ERGONOMICS

Evaluation and comparison of lift styles for an ideal lift among individuals with different levels of training

(2019) Mohammad Abdoli-Eramaki et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

A passive exoskeleton reduces peak and mean EMG during symmetric and asymmetric lifting

(2019) Mohammad Mehdi Alemi et al.   JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY

Estimation of Spinal Loading During Manual Materials Handling Using Inertial Motion Capture

(2019) Frederik Greve Larsen et al.   ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Assessing the influence of a passive, upper extremity exoskeletal vest for tasks requiring arm elevation: Part II – “Unexpected” effects on shoulder motion, balance, and spine loading

(2018) Sunwook Kim et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

Assessing the influence of a passive, upper extremity exoskeletal vest for tasks requiring arm elevation: Part I – “Expected” effects on discomfort, shoulder muscle activity, and work task performance

(2018) Sunwook Kim et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

On-body personal assist suit for commercial farming: Effect on heart rate, EMG, trunk movements, and user acceptance during digging

(2018) Nugrahaning Sani Dewi et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS

Impact of two postural assist exoskeletons on biomechanical loading of the lumbar spine

(2018) Michael T. Picchiotti et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

Evaluating the low back biomechanics of three different office workstations: Seated, standing, and perching

(2016) Peter Le et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

The effects of a passive exoskeleton on muscle activity, discomfort and endurance time in forward bending work

(2016) Tim Bosch et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS

Validity and repeatability of three in-shoe pressure measurement systems

(2016) Carina Price et al.   GAIT & POSTURE

Estimating 3D L5/S1 moments and ground reaction forces during trunk bending using a full-body ambulatory inertial motion capture system

(2016) G.S. Faber et al.   JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS

Ergonomic evaluation of a wearable assistive device for overhead work

(2014) Ehsan Rashedi et al.   ERGONOMICS

Concurrent validation of Xsens MVN measurement of lower limb joint angular kinematics

(2013) Jun-Tian Zhang et al.   PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT

Electromyographic models to assess muscle fatigue

(2012) Miriam González-Izal et al.   JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY

An EMG-based model to estimate lumbar muscle forces and spinal loads during complex, high-effort tasks: Development and application to residential construction using prefabricated walls

(2011) Bochen Jia et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS

Effectiveness of an on-body lifting aid at reducing low back physical demands during an automotive assembly task: Assessment of EMG response and user acceptability

(2009) Ryan B. Graham et al.   APPLIED ERGONOMICS