The Effects on Muscle Activity and Discomfort of Varying Load Carriage With and Without an Augmentation Exoskeleton

Load carriage is a key risk factor for Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSDs). As one way to decrease such injuries, some exoskeletons have been developed for regular load carriage. We examined the ergonomic potential of an augmentation exoskeleton. Nine subjects completed eight trials of carrying tasks...

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Published in:	Applied Sciences
Main Authors:	Huaixian Li, Wenming Cheng, Fang Liu, Mingkui Zhang, Kun Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Subjects:	exoskeleton load carriage muscle activities human–robot interaction discomfort
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/12/2638