(M.Sc. Urban Daub Senior Expert and Business Segment Manager, Medical Technology and Ergonomics Fraunhofer IPA, Stuttgart & Dr.-Ing. Mark Tröster Research Team Lead, Digital Human Modeling and Ergonomics, Fraunhofer IPA and University of Stuttgart, IFF, 17. October, 2024 )
In a time of talent shortages and an ageing workforce, there is an increasing need for a better understanding of physical stress in the workplace in order to better protect workers from musculoskeletal disorders. Occupational exoskeletons in the workplace could be a promising and flexible ergonomic solution to prevent musculoskeletal disorders, but they are not yet sufficiently understood.
The presentation will outline and discuss the results of a modeling study within the research project DigitalExonomics. The AnyBody Modeling SystemTM was used to evaluate the biomechanical effectiveness of existing occupational exoskeletons. For this purpose, motion data was collected in realistic use cases that were digitally planned and set up together with relevant industry stakeholders. Further, a methodological approach for the assessment of intended and unintended effects was developed to investigate the complex biomechanical interaction of exoskeletons with the human musculoskeletal system.
Presented by:
M.Sc. Urban Daub Senior Expert and Business Segment Manager, Medical Technology and Ergonomics Fraunhofer IPA, Stuttgart
Dr.-Ing. Mark Tröster Research Team Lead, Digital Human Modeling and Ergonomics, Fraunhofer IPA and University of Stuttgart, IFF
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