Essays about: "ergonomics"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 220 essays containing the word ergonomics.

1. 11. Automation of yarnpick : Evaluating a cobots effectiveness for pick and place operations in a textile industry

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Adam Hallin; [2023]
   Keywords : Cobot; Automation; Textile; industry; Ergonomics; Simulations; Automatisering; Textil; Industri; Ergonomi; Simuleringar;

   Abstract : Repetitive, strenuous and heavy lifting are working conditions many companies have a hard time to eliminate. Such is the case for the textile company, AB Ludvig Svensson. A big part of the production at the factory is unpacking, loading, unloading and just moving lots of rolls of yarn daily. READ MORE

3. 12. Design and Evaluation of an Interactive Individual Ergonomic Report for Surgeons

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

   Author : Melanie Anna Sherina Hensel; [2023]
   Keywords : Surgical ergonomics; Risk visualization; Ergonomic awareness; Physical workload; Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Usability evaluation; Kirurgisk ergonomi; Riskvisualisering; Ergonomisk medvetenhet; Fysisk arbetsbelastning; Arbetsrelaterade belastningsskador; Utvärdering av användbarhet;

   Abstract : Surgeons have been identified as one of the highest risk groups in healthcare to develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Especially the neck and shoulders are found to be at high musculoskeletal risk due to surgeons commonly operating in a static and awkward posture for a prolonged time. READ MORE

4. 13. Digital transformation in the fashion industry - Understanding collaborative technology adoption

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Klara Anderhagen Holmes; [2023]
   Keywords : Digital transformation; technology adoption; team technology adoption; technology implementations; 3D CAD in fashion design; team interaction; collaborative adoption; Digital transformation; teknikimplementering; teknikimplementering genom samarbete; 3D CAD i modeindustrin; team-interaktioner;

   Abstract : Digital transformation is changing the world with new technology being employed and changing how different industries approach their operations. The pressure of transformation is felt by the fashion industry, where the design process is changing through the use of new technology, such as 3D CAD systems for developing garments. READ MORE

5. 14. Evaluation of the RAMP Tool’s New Hand Model -Reliability, Usability and Face Validity

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

   Author : Dina Burghol; [2023]
   Keywords : Hand-Intensive Work; RAMP Tool; Observation-based Risk Assessment tools; reliability; Usability; Face Validity.;

   Abstract : Hand-intensive work significantly correlates with the increased risks of developing Distal upper-extremity (DUE) Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. Many studies have investigated the physical risk factors and their contribution to the occurrence of the DUE WMSDs. READ MORE

6. 15. Automating the harm evaluation methodology

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

   Author : David Rubiño Espinosa De los Monteros-Aliaga; Cristina Rodriguez Arriaza; [2023]
   Keywords : Automation; ergonomic evaluation method; time reduction; interface; HARM; motion capture; industry; Xsens technologies; MATLAB and force sensors;

   Abstract : The advance of automation in industry has meant that in recent years companies have begun to look for other ways to improve the efficiency of their productivity. Automation is present in all types of activities in industry, however, there are certain activities that cannot be fully automated due to the difficulty to develop them. READ MORE