Assessing the Potential for Occupational Exoskeletons in µÛÍõ»áËù Manufacturing Companies
Date: 2018-2020
Collaboration between µÛÍõ»áËù and Virginia Tech
Diana J. Schwerha, PhD, Professor, ISE, µÛÍõ»áËù
Nathan McNamara, BS, Graduate Student, ISE, µÛÍõ»áËù
Additional Websites:
www.ohio.edu/engineering/about/people/schwerha
Maury Nussbaum, PhD, CPE, H.G. Prillaman Professor, Assistant Department Head, and Graduate Program Director, ISE, Virginia Tech
Sunwook Kim, PhD, Research Scientist, ISE, Virginia Tech
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This two-year field study investigated the potential for passive occupational exoskeleton use in µÛÍõ»áËù Manufacturing companies. During Phase I, we worked with 10 companies to determine barriers to and benefits from exoskeleton use. During Phase II, we completed a field study at 5 companies where employees wore exoskeletons at their regular jobs and we measured perceived usability and musculoskeletal load.
The project was funded by the µÛÍõ»áËù Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
We are currently writing the manuscripts and reports and will post links when available.