Field-Based Assessment of Joint Motions in Construction Tasks with and Without Exoskeletons in Support of Worker-Exoskeleton Partnership Modeling and Simulation

Bennett, Sean T.; Adamczyk, Peter G.; Dai, Fei; Wehner, Michael; Veeramani, Dharmaraj; Zhu, Zhenhua

doi:10.1109/wsc57314.2022.10015314

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“…The workshop was held in Morgantown, WV, over one day. At the beginning of the workshop, the experts were presented with the preliminary findings of field experiments [25] conducted by the authors to bring them up to date regarding EXO studies in construction. The experts were also informed about the procedure and expected outcomes of this activity.…”

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Identifying Facilitators, Barriers, and Potential Solutions of Adopting Exoskeletons and Exosuits in Construction Workplaces

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Exoskeletons and exosuits (collectively termed EXOs) have the potential to reduce the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) by protecting workers from exertion and muscle fatigue due to physically demanding, repetitive, and prolonged work in construction workplaces. However, the use of EXOs in construction is in its infancy, and much of the knowledge required to drive the acceptance, adoption, and application of this technology is still lacking. The objective of this research is to identify the facilitators, barriers, and corresponding solutions to foster the adoption of EXOs in construction workplaces through a sequential, multistage Delphi approach. Eighteen experts from academia, industry, and government gathered in a workshop to provide insights and exchange opinions regarding facilitators, barriers, and potential solutions from a holistic perspective with respect to business, technology, organization, policy/regulation, ergonomics/safety, and end users (construction-trade professionals). Consensus was reached regarding all these perspectives, including top barriers and potential solution strategies. The outcomes of this study will help the community gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential for EXO use in the construction industry, which may enable the development of a viable roadmap for the evolution of EXO technology and the future of EXO-enabled workers and work in construction workplaces.

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confidence: 99%