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Model-Based Biomechanics for Conceptual Exoskeleton Support Estimation Applied for a Lifting Task

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The aim of this study was to analyse biomechanics in lifting tasks and evaluate an exoskeleton concept using musculoskeletal model-based analysis. Three male participants lifted a box of 21 kg from waist level to 1.46 m height. Movement was recorded with motion capture and simulated with individual musculoskeletal models. The effect of an exoskeleton concept supporting the upper arm and/or forearm with external torque around the shoulder was examined for one subject. Muscle activity was reduced for arm flexors and shoulder muscles. Glenohumeral and elbow joint forces were also decreased by the support concept.

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This work was supported by the Exolog Project funded by the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) under Grant No E/U2Ci/KA225/JF080.

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  1. Department of Biomechatronic Systems of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, Stuttgart, Germany

    Elena Gneiting, Jonas Schiebl, Mark Tröster, Verena Kopp, Christophe Maufroy & Urs Schneider

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  1. Cajal Institute, Madrid, Spain

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  2. Processes and Factories of the Future, Centro Tecnológico de Automoción de Galicia, Porriño, Spain

    Jawad Masood

  3. Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation, Stuttgart, Germany

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Gneiting, E., Schiebl, J., Tröster, M., Kopp, V., Maufroy, C., Schneider, U. (2022). Model-Based Biomechanics for Conceptual Exoskeleton Support Estimation Applied for a Lifting Task. In: Moreno, J.C., Masood, J., Schneider, U., Maufroy, C., Pons, J.L. (eds) Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends. WeRob 2020. Biosystems & Biorobotics, vol 27. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69547-7_64

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