Presentation
Flexible Sensor-Based Whole-Body Biomechanics of Exoskeleton-Assisted Patient Handling
DescriptionThe issue of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) stemming from manual handling tasks remains a significant economic and societal burden, with healthcare workers being one of the most persistently affected groups (BLS, 2020). Exoskeletons have seen growing implementation for aiding manual handling tasks in industrial sectors. Given their potential, passive back-support exoskeletons could present a promising solution for healthcare workers grappling with the challenge of manually handling patients. An innovative wireless technology featuring miniaturized, skin-mounted sensors, BioStamp nPoint (MC10, Inc., MA, USA) exhibits significant potential in addressing the challenges mentioned above. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore a flexible sensor-based approach to assessing the effects of a back exoskeleton on joint kinematics during patient handling.
Contributors
Event Type
Lecture
TimeWednesday, September 11th8:50am - 9:10am MST
LocationFLW Salon H
Occupational Ergonomics