Manual material handling in the supermarket sector. Part 1: Joint angles and muscle activity of trapezius descendens and erector spinae longissimus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103340
Abstract: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent in the supermarket sector with manual material handling being one of the most commonly identified occupational risk factors. This cross-sectional study applied inertial motion capture and electromyography (EMG) to… read more here.
Keywords: material handling; muscle activity; erector spinae; manual material ... See more keywords
Classifying diverse manual material handling tasks using a single wearable sensor.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103386
Abstract: The use of inertial measurement units (IMUs) for monitoring and classifying physical activities has received substantial attention in recent years, both in occupational and non-occupational contexts. However, a "user-friendly" approach is needed to promote this… read more here.
Keywords: material handling; using single; classifying diverse; manual material ... See more keywords
A machine-learning method for classifying and analyzing foot placement: Application to manual material handling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109410
Abstract: Foot placement strategy is an essential aspect in the study of movement involving full body displacement. To get beyond a qualitative analysis, this paper provides a foot placement classification and analysis method that can be… read more here.
Keywords: foot placement; machine learning; material handling; placement ... See more keywords
A Control Strategy for Smart Energy Charging of Warehouse Material Handling Equipment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2020.02.041
Abstract: Abstract The common driver of the ‘green-warehouse’ strategy is based on the reduction of energy consumption. In warehouses with ‘picker-to-part’ operations the minimization of energy due to material handling activities can be achieved by means… read more here.
Keywords: material handling; energy; handling equipment; material ... See more keywords
Automated material handling in composite manufacturing using pick-and-place systems – a review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rcim.2017.12.003
Abstract: With increasing use of fiber reinforced polymer composites follows a natural pursuit for more rational and effective manufacturing. Robotic pick-and-place systems can be used to automate handling o ... read more here.
Keywords: material handling; place systems; automated material; pick place ... See more keywords
Evaluating biomechanical risks in manual material handling: an ergonomic intervention approach.
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2025.2473678
Abstract: Manual waste handling, common in many underdeveloped regions, often exposes workers to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) during material tasks. A study involving 92 workers highlighted the risks associated with the waste scraping and picking tasks, focusing… read more here.
Keywords: manual material; handling ergonomic; material handling; risks manual ... See more keywords
Throughput analysis of multi-device trip-based material handling systems operating under the modified-FCFS dispatching rule
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2017.1367108
Abstract: We present an analytic model to assess the performance of a trip-based material handling system with multiple devices dispatched according to the modified-first-come-first-served rule. A key element of the model is the analytic treatment of… read more here.
Keywords: based material; material handling; model; handling systems ... See more keywords
The unequal area facility layout problem with shortest single-loop AGV path: how material handling method matters
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2020.1733124
Abstract: This paper studies an unequal area layout problem whose objective is to find a flexible bay layout with the best shortest single loop. The problem can be used for production systems in which material handling… read more here.
Keywords: material handling; single loop; unequal area; problem ... See more keywords
Flexible material handling system for multi-load autonomous mobile robots in manufacturing environments: a hierarchical reinforcement learning approach
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2025.2461131
Abstract: The increasing complexity of customer demands has led to the implementation of flexible job-shop scheduling and automated material handling systems across manufacturing sectors. In particular, advances in robotic technology have made autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)… read more here.
Keywords: material handling; reinforcement learning; material; hierarchical reinforcement ... See more keywords
An integrated approach for line balancing and AGV scheduling towards smart assembly systems
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DOI: 10.1108/aa-03-2019-0057
Abstract: Optimizing material handling within the factory is one of the key problems of modern assembly line systems. The purpose of this paper is to focus on simultaneously balancing a robotic assembly line and the scheduling… read more here.
Keywords: material handling; assembly systems; line; smart assembly ... See more keywords
Evaluation of postural-assist exoskeleton for manual material handling
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DOI: 10.1108/ecam-07-2020-0491
Abstract: PurposeWork-related musculoskeletal disorders constitute a severe problem in the construction industry. Workers' lower backs are often affected by heavy or repetitive lifting and prolonged awkward postures. Exoskeletal interventions are effective for tasks involving manual lifting… read more here.
Keywords: material handling; postural assist; assist exoskeleton; exoskeleton ... See more keywords