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1. Product development of hand-held scooping utensil for the pharmaceutical industry
University essay from KTH/ErgonomiAbstract : Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common groups of work-related illnesses. At PET Dispensing, AstraZeneca Södertälje, several MSDs had been linked to a specific scooping utensil made of stainless steel. READ MORE
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2. Exposure Monitoring and Dosimetry - Optimizing Radiation Protection in Interventional Cardiology
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik; Umeå universitet/Institutionen för strålningsvetenskaperAbstract : During interventional cardiology (IC), medical staff are exposed to scattered ionizing radiation from the patient, potentially leading to various radiation-induced health effects. Therefore, shielding devices are routinely used to reduce occupational exposure during IC procedures. READ MORE
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3. Design of a Self-Regulating Robotic Arm
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : As the world rapidly propels further through the ever-evolving field of automation, there is also an increased demand for properly regulated robots. While the use of automated machines is nothing new, the industry remains in a continuous effort to develop systems that both push the number of manageable inputs and the limits of optimization. READ MORE
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4. Individual Musculoskeletal Characteristics of Runners and Advanced Footwear Technology
University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsaAbstract : Background: In recent years, sudden improvements in long-distance running performance have been suggested to be due to the latest technological innovations in running footwear. However, inter-individual differences appear to be large in the performance enhancing effect these shoes elicit where some runners experience a decline in performance while others improve substantially. READ MORE
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5. 3D POSE ESTIMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF GRIP POSITION FOR PHRI
University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : For human-robot interaction with the intent to grip a human arm, it is necessary that the ideal gripping location can be identified. In this work, the gripping location is situated on the arm and thus it can be extracted using the position of the wrist and elbow joints. READ MORE