In this paper we present the preliminary evaluation of an active soft bellow exoskeleton for assistance during overhead tasks. The evaluation was performed using objective (i.e., joint angles and muscle activations) and subjective (i.e., Borg Cr R-10 and System Usability Scale - SUS scales) measurements. The subject, involved in the experimental campaign, performed in laboratory conditions a drilling overhead task typical of the automotive industry, once using the exoskeleton and once without the exoskeleton. The preliminary results underlined the positive effect of the exoskeleton in terms of physical effort and usability.
Preliminary Evaluation of an Active Soft Bellow Exoskeleton for Industrial Overhead Tasks / Ostuni, B. M. V.; Caporaso, T.; Grazioso, S.; Palomba, A.; Di Gironimo, G.; Lanzotti, A.. - (2023), pp. 227-232. ( 6th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 and IoT, MetroInd4.0 and IoT 2023 ita 2023) [10.1109/MetroInd4.0IoT57462.2023.10180135].
Preliminary Evaluation of an Active Soft Bellow Exoskeleton for Industrial Overhead Tasks
Ostuni B. M. V.;Caporaso T.;Grazioso S.;Palomba A.;Di Gironimo G.;Lanzotti A.
2023
Abstract
In this paper we present the preliminary evaluation of an active soft bellow exoskeleton for assistance during overhead tasks. The evaluation was performed using objective (i.e., joint angles and muscle activations) and subjective (i.e., Borg Cr R-10 and System Usability Scale - SUS scales) measurements. The subject, involved in the experimental campaign, performed in laboratory conditions a drilling overhead task typical of the automotive industry, once using the exoskeleton and once without the exoskeleton. The preliminary results underlined the positive effect of the exoskeleton in terms of physical effort and usability.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
