Effect Valuation of Passive Exoskeleton for Overhead Work
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چکیده
Overhead work is a main risk factor for upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders. In this paper, the research team evaluated effectiveness of passive exoskeleton(PE) with mechanical arm linked to exoskeleton body as an assistive device overhead work. Ten male volunteers participated in by effectuating repetitive lifting tasks using each three payloads: (1kg, 3kg, and 6kg) with/without (PE). The performance evaluation was then conducted analyzing electromyography (EMG) ratings perceived discomfort(RPD) shoulders back muscles obtained from experiments.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: SSRG international journal of mechanical engineering
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2349-9168', '2348-8360']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/ijme-v10i4p101