Exoskeletons for Military Logistics and Maintenance

Hichert, Mona; Güttes, Markus; Bäuerle, Ines; Ziegenspeck, Nils; Bölke, Nico; Schiebl, Jonas

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-69547-7_84

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“…The experts of the German Army have carried out a series of field studies at different operational logistics and maintenance structures in order to develop design requirements for the new exoskeleton-type device with applications in the military logistics of the combat structures. This allowed the proper understanding of the logistical operations based on the main or secondary activities as well as on actions to protect the environment, which led to the development of research projects and the realization of the first prototypes of the said exoskeleton-type device (Hichert et al, 2022).…”

Section: The Role Of the Exoskeleton System For The Future Soldiermentioning

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Implications Regarding the Logistical Integration of Exoskeleton-Type Robotic Systems

Minculete

Virca

Giurgiu

2023

Land Forces Academy Review

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The technological developments of the 2nd decade of the 21st century reveal the development of systems that facilitate economic operations within the economic and military supply chains to immediately meet the needs of consumption and use. Therefore, one of the technological systems with an important impact on the efficiency of carrying out specific operations in such systems is represented by the exoskeleton robotic system. This material approaches in a correlative manner the importance and role of exoskeleton-type robotic devices starting from the increased demands of the Future Soldier both on the operational line and in terms of adequate logistic support for its sustainment and self-sustainment. Therefore, even in the military logistics of the constitution combat forces of tactical and/or joint level, exoskeleton-type devices are used by military and civilian workers especially for carrying out activities appropriate to the loading and unloading of materials, in order to quickly respond to the requests for the timely granting of the complex logistical support both during the day, as well as at night. Moreover, this exoskeleton-type system can be easily used by logistics execution personnel who may also work in different areas of logistic support such as maintenance, movement and transportation, or medical support.

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Section: The Role Of the Exoskeleton System For The Future Soldiermentioning

confidence: 99%

Implications Regarding the Logistical Integration of Exoskeleton-Type Robotic Systems

Minculete

Virca

Giurgiu

2023

Land Forces Academy Review

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“…Furthermore, requirements for exoskeletons designated for the use in machine maintenance and logistics in the Bundeswehr (Armed Forces of Germany) were gathered, including environmental requirements, available infrastructure, user information, safety, usability, and performance requirements [ 48 ]. In addition, the system to be developed needed to support overhead tasks and heavy lifting at shoulder height [ 48 ]. Based on the findings of [ 47 , 48 ], various exoskeleton architectures were researched and conceived.…”

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“…In addition, the system to be developed needed to support overhead tasks and heavy lifting at shoulder height [ 48 ]. Based on the findings of [ 47 , 48 ], various exoskeleton architectures were researched and conceived. Finally, a concept was selected that met the requirements best and seemed promising regarding its musculoskeletal relief potential.…”

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Model-Based Biomechanical Exoskeleton Concept Optimization for a Representative Lifting Task in Logistics

Schiebl

Tröster

Idoudi

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IJERPH

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Occupational exoskeletons are a promising solution to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). However, there are no established systems that support heavy lifting to shoulder height. Thus, this work presents a model-based analysis of heavy lifting activities and subsequent exoskeleton concept optimization. Six motion sequences were captured in the laboratory for three subjects and analyzed in multibody simulations with respect to muscle activities (MAs) and joint forces (JFs). The most strenuous sequence was selected and utilized in further simulations of a human model connected to 32 exoskeleton concept variants. Six simulated concepts were compared concerning occurring JFs and MAs as well as interaction loads in the exoskeleton arm interfaces. Symmetric uplifting of a 21 kg box from hip to shoulder height was identified as the most strenuous motion sequence with highly loaded arms, shoulders, and back. Six concept variants reduced mean JFs (spine: >70%, glenohumeral joint: >69%) and MAs (back: >63%, shoulder: >59% in five concepts). Parasitic loads in the arm bracing varied strongly among variants. An exoskeleton design was identified that effectively supports heavy lifting, combining high musculoskeletal relief and low parasitic loads. The applied workflow can help developers in the optimization of exoskeletons.

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Exoskeletons for Military Logistics and Maintenance

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Implications Regarding the Logistical Integration of Exoskeleton-Type Robotic Systems

Implications Regarding the Logistical Integration of Exoskeleton-Type Robotic Systems

Model-Based Biomechanical Exoskeleton Concept Optimization for a Representative Lifting Task in Logistics

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