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Evaluation of a Passive Robot Arm for Overhead Work: Experimental Approach

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering
© 2022 by SSRG - IJME Journal
Volume 9 Issue 4
Year of Publication : 2022
Authors : Le Toan Thang
10.14445/23488360/IJME-V9I4P101
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Le Toan Thang, "Evaluation of a Passive Robot Arm for Overhead Work: Experimental Approach," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 9,  no. 4, pp. 1-10, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V9I4P101

Abstract:

Overhead work is an important risk factor for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. This paper considers the evaluation of a passive robot arm and an exoskeleton as wearable assistive devices for overhead work. The performance evaluation is to be conducted by the electromyography analysis of the arms, shoulders and backs muscles obtained in experiments. 
 

Keywords:

Overhead work, Passive robot arm, Exoskeleton, Payloads, Electromyography

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