Essays about: "Exoskeleton"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 36 essays containing the word Exoskeleton.

  1. 16. A comparative study to explore the advantages of passive exoskeletons by monitoring the muscle activity of workers

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektroteknik, matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Md Arifur Rahman; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeletons; Shimmer Sensor; EMG Signal;

    Abstract : Manufacturing and construction workers undertake physically strenuous activities increasing the risk of health problems, disability, and sick leave, leading to lower job attractiveness and job candidate scarcity. In the EU, up to 44 million workers are affected by workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), representing a total annual cost of more than €240 billion. READ MORE

  3. 17. Tawny owl ( Strix aluco ) and its variation in diet between years

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Casper Ekberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : The tawny owl resides in temperate forests in Europe and mainly hunts rodents but can also hunt other animals like birds,invertebrates and bats. In this study I examined how the diet of tawny owls varies during the span of 2018-2020, I also compared the diet found from nest boxes with footage obtained from cameras inside the nestboxes. READ MORE

  4. 18. Development, Modelling and Investigation of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Astronaut Back Support

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Evert Häggman; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Musculoskeletal Disorders; Biorobotics; Astronaut;

    Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders, specifically low back pain, has been well documented andreported by astronauts throughout the space exploration era. Statistics from astronautmemoirs states that 52-68% of astronauts experience moderate to severe lower backpain after prolonged spaceflights. READ MORE

  5. 19. Evaluation of Exoskeleton Using XSENS System Including Scalefit

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Elia Mora Quiles; Diego Borrell; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; overhead tasks; musculoskeletal disorders; ergonomic assessments; Xsens system; ScaleFit; IPS-IMMA.;

    Abstract : Although the level of automation in the automotive industry is currently high, real humans are still required for assembly tasks, for example, during overhead tasks. This type of work can cause injuries in workers in this sector, especially musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), being a cause for the inability to work in developed countries and, in turn, becoming a significant health problem. READ MORE

  6. 20. Simulation of spring uses in an ankle exoskeleton during human gait

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Íris Dröfn Magnúsdóttir; [2020]
    Keywords : simulation; exoskeleton; ankle; moco;

    Abstract : Background:Approximately 15% of the world’s population are affected bysome kind of disability where over 150 conditions may affect the human gaitpattern. The ability to ambulate with ease is important for overall well-being.Various assistive devices have been developed to improve mobility of theirusers. READ MORE