Towards a Modular and Wearable Support System for Industrial Production

Weidner, Robert; Meyer, Tobias; Argubi-Wollesen, Andreas; Wulfsberg, Jens P.

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.840.123

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“…A design with soft cylindrical actuators arranged in an array, generating a torque when inflated. A different approach of a soft support system are chamber elements for stabilizing body postures, e.g., [28].…”

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Towards a Modular Elbow Exoskeleton: Concepts for Design and System Control

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Hoffmann

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Annals of Scientific Society for Assembly, Handling and Industrial Robotics 2021

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In industrial workplaces, strenuous, repetitive, and long-term tasks at head level or above as well as carrying heavy loads may lead to musculoskeletal disorders of different task dependent body parts. With an increasing trend towards wearable support systems, there is already a large quantity of exoskeletons that may support the user during movements, or stabilize postures, in order to reduce strain on various parts of the body. However, most commercially available exoskeletons mainly focus on the back and shoulder support. Only a few of them address the elbow joint, despite it being prone to injury. Therefore, this paper discusses different possible design and control concepts of modular elbow exoskeletons. The modular architecture potentially enables coupling to existing commercial- and research-associated systems, through appropriate interfaces. Different morphological structures and control mechanisms are assessed in respect to their ability to extend common exoskeletons for back and shoulder support. Based on these considerations, a first functional passive prototype is presented, which supports the flexion of the elbow joint and can be coupled to an existing exoskeleton. In future work, the prototype may be used for further elaboration and practical investigations in laboratory settings to evaluate its technical functionality and biomechanical effects on the user.

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Section: Design Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a Modular Elbow Exoskeleton: Concepts for Design and System Control

Ersoysal

Hoffmann

Ralfs

et al. 2022

Annals of Scientific Society for Assembly, Handling and Industrial Robotics 2021

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“…Another aspect might be the missing knowledge about relevant or suitable apps. Third, the development of apps does not always follow the concept of user integration [62], a lot of apps are not based on an analysis of user-specific requirements and the effects on PA are not always evaluated sufficiently [63]. In addition, the increase in PA through nature activities and lifestyle changes has been found to be low so far, but by moving around outdoors, e.g., in the Pokémon Go app, positive effects are shown, especially among inactive people [15].…”

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Personality Traits, Gamification and Features to Develop an App to Reduce Physical Inactivity

2020

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Background: Health benefits from physical activity (PA) can be achieved by following the WHO recommendation for PA. To increase PA in inactive individuals, digital interventions can provide cost-effective and low-threshold access. Moreover, gamification elements can raise the motivation for PA. This study analyzed which factors (personality traits, app features, gamification) are relevant to increasing PA within this target group. Methods: N = 808 inactive participants (f = 480; m = 321; age = 48 ± 6) were integrated into the analysis of the desire for PA, the appearance of personality traits and resulting interest in app features and gamification. The statistical analysis included chi-squared tests, one-way ANOVA and regression analysis. Results: The main interests in PA were fitness (97%) and outdoor activities (75%). No significant interaction between personality traits, interest in PA goals, app features and gamification were found. The interest in gamification was determined by the PA goal. Participants’ requirements for features included feedback and suggestions for activities. Monetary incentives were reported as relevant gamification aspects. Conclusion: Inactive people can be reached by outdoor activities, interventions to increase an active lifestyle, fitness and health sports. The study highlighted the interest in specific app features and gamification to increase PA in inactive people through an app.

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