Essays about: "physical ergonomics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words physical ergonomics.

  1. 1. Product Solutions for Occupational Health and Safety Risks – A Digital Tool

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

    Author : Julia Gårdestam; Sarah Nordh; [2023]
    Keywords : Work Environment; Risk Assessment; Product Proposal; Manual Handling; Digital Tool.; Arbetsmiljö; Riskbedömning; Produktförslag; Manuell hantering; Digitalt verktyg.;

    Abstract : Today, there are clearly defined directives and laws that regulate the work environment in Sweden, but despite this, there are still deficiencies in the work environment for companies. Physical work has a particularly high risk of developing occupational injuries, with heavy lifting being one of the contributing factors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Simulation and Implementation of Sustainable Automated Robotics at Volvo CE : Ergonomic and Economic Analysis of Automated Logistic Processes.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för maskinteknik (MT)

    Author : Julia Juhlander; Emma Mårtensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; Automation; Simulation; RobotStudio; Collaborative Robot; Cobot; ROI Robot; Ergonomics; Pallet Handling; Pallet Dismantling; Logistics; Industri 4.0; Industri 5.0; Automation; Simulering; Robotstudio; Kollaborativ Robot; Cobot; ROI Robot; Ergonomi; Pallhantering; Pallplock; Logistik;

    Abstract : The development of advanced manufacturing opens new possibilities regarding cooperation between robots and humans, leading to a more sustainable industry. The study aims to research how automated processes with collaborative applications can be implemented in manual production systems and analyse the economic and ergonomic consequences this leads to. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. 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. 5. Mixed reality for assembly processes programming and guiding with path optimisation

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Tino Sabu; [2023]
    Keywords : Mixed reality; Hololens 2; Unity; RobotStudio; Human Robot Collaboration; Path Finding; A Star algorithm;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND: The integration of robotics, and mixed reality has ushered in a substantial revolution within the realm of Industry 4.0. The incorporation of robots into the manufacturing sector plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity, in which humans and robots collaborate with each other. READ MORE