Revista UIS Ingenierías

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2023): Revista UIS Ingenierías
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Seven principles for implementing industrial exoskeletons using the ergonomic approach

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  • Yaniel Torres-Medina,
  • Yordán Rodríguez
Yaniel Torres-Medina
Universidad de Antioquia
Yordán Rodríguez
Universidad de Antioquia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18273/revuin.v22n2-2023007

Published 2023-04-07

Keywords

  • acceptability,
  • comfort,
  • cost-benefit,
  • musculoskeletal disorders,
  • ergonomics,
  • industrial exoskeletons,
  • occupational health,
  • safety,
  • work,
  • usability,
  • utility
    • ...More
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Torres-Medina, Y., & Rodríguez , Y. . (2023). Seven principles for implementing industrial exoskeletons using the ergonomic approach . Revista UIS Ingenierías, 22(2), 73–84. https://doi.org/10.18273/revuin.v22n2-2023007

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Abstract

In recent years, there has been growing interest in using industrial exoskeletons as a strategy for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is still uncertainty about the potential advantages and disadvantages of adopting this relatively new technology. The objective of this article is to conduct a critical analysis of the use of industrial exoskeletons as a strategy for the prevention of these disorders and to propose seven principles to guide their implementation in work contexts from an ergonomics perspective. Although the potential of exoskeletons is promising, the current state of knowledge needs to be improved to use them in preventing musculoskeletal disorders without considering some questions. It is recommended that a professional ergonomist should accompany any intervention aimed at implementing industrial exoskeletons to increase the chances of success and mitigate negative effects

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