Characteristics of counterflow premixed flames with low frequency composition fluctuations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.combustflame.2019.10.004
Abstract: Abstract The response of laminar methane/air counterflow premixed flames under sinusoidal equivalence ratio oscillation was investigated numerically. The timescales of the oscillation were chosen to be sufficiently longer than the flame timescale so that the… read more here.
Keywords: premixed flames; response; support effect; oscillation ... See more keywords
Design methodology of an active back-support exoskeleton with adaptable backbone-based kinematics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2020.102991
Abstract: Abstract Manual labor is still strongly present in many industrial contexts (such as aerospace industry). Such operations commonly involve onerous tasks requiring to work in non-ergonomic conditions and to manipulate heavy parts. As a result,… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; active back; back support; kinematics ... See more keywords
Effects of back-support exoskeleton use on trunk neuromuscular control during repetitive lifting: A dynamical systems analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110501
Abstract: Back-support exoskeletons (BSEs) are a promising ergonomic intervention to mitigate the risk of occupational low back pain. Although growing evidence points to the beneficial effects of BSEs, specifically in reducing low-back physical demands, there is… read more here.
Keywords: use; neuromuscular control; control; trunk ... See more keywords
The effect of a soft active back support exosuit on trunk motion and thoracolumbar spine loading during squat and stoop lifts
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2320355
Abstract: Abstract Back support exosuits aim to reduce tissue demands and thereby risk of injury and pain. However, biomechanical analyses of soft active exosuit designs have been limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: back support; exosuit; soft active; motion ... See more keywords
Evaluation of concrete workers' interaction with a passive back-support exoskeleton
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DOI: 10.1108/ecam-12-2022-1156
Abstract: PurposeConcrete workers perform physically demanding work in awkward postures, exposing their backs to musculoskeletal disorders. Back-support exoskeletons are promising ergonomic interventions designed to reduce the risks of back disorders. However, the suitability of exoskeletons for… read more here.
Keywords: back support; passive back; support exoskeleton; exoskeleton ... See more keywords
A Novel Back-Support Exoskeleton With a Differential Series Elastic Actuator for Lifting Assistance
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DOI: 10.1109/tro.2023.3331680
Abstract: Compared to conventional back-support exoskeletons (BSEs) with two motors, BSEs driven by a single motor have the advantage of light weight. However, current single-motor BSEs have problems with accommodating asynchronous hip movements, achieving precise force… read more here.
Keywords: back support; lifting assistance; series elastic; elastic actuator ... See more keywords
Modeling the Metabolic Reductions of a Passive Back-Support Exoskeleton.
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DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00171.2021
Abstract: Despite several attempts to quantify the metabolic savings resulting from the use of passive back-support exoskeletons (BSEs), no study has modeled the metabolic change while wearing an exoskeleton during lifting. The objectives of this study… read more here.
Keywords: metabolic reductions; back support; passive back; box ... See more keywords
Influence of back support shape in wheelchairs offering pelvic support on asymmetrical sitting posture and pressure points during reaching tasks in stroke patients
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0231860
Abstract: Many poststroke hemiplegic patients have an asymmetrical wheelchair-sitting posture. This study aimed to investigate the impact of different back support shapes on asymmetrical sitting posture and pressure points among poststroke hemiplegic patients during an activities… read more here.
Keywords: sitting posture; back support; support shape; support ... See more keywords
Fatigue assessment for back-support exoskeletons during repetitive lifting tasks
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1418775
Abstract: Fatigue is a major cause of low back pain for workers in various fields, including industry and agriculture. It has a negative impact on workers’ safety, decreases their productivity, and causes a reduction in their… read more here.
Keywords: assessment back; back support; fatigue assessment; repetitive lifting ... See more keywords
Simulated Intelligent-System Interruptions: Effects on Back-Support Exoskeleton Performance and Muscle Activation
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DOI: 10.3390/act14110555
Abstract: This study examined how interruptions, which are increasingly prevalent in modern intelligent work systems, influence the effectiveness of a back-support exoskeleton (BSE) during repetitive low-load lifting. Thirteen healthy male participants (age: 22.7 ± 1.7 years)… read more here.
Keywords: task; back support; muscle activation; activation ... See more keywords
Development of a Passive Back-Support Exoskeleton Mimicking Human Spine Motion for Multi-Posture Assistance in Occupational Tasks
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics10060349
Abstract: Passive back-support exoskeletons commonly employ elastic components to assist users during dynamic tasks. However, these designs are ineffective in providing sustained assistance for prolonged static bending postures, such as those required in surgery, assembly, and… read more here.
Keywords: back support; passive back; human spine; support exoskeleton ... See more keywords