Assessing the impact of exoskeletons in daily operations
Our protocol allows companies to objectively measure the ergonomic and functional benefits of exoskeleton use in daily work environments.
The Exoskeleton Assessment Protocol
Evaluates the effectiveness of exoskeletons in reducing biomechanical overload and improving worker well-being. The protocol follows a two-step pathway designed to:
01.
Identify
situations where exoskeletons can have a measurable impact on residual ergonomic risk.
02.
Quantify
the reduction in muscular effort during activities through EMG- and perception–based metrics.
Methodology
Our protocol follows a structured, two-step pathway designed to identify where exoskeletons can provide measurable benefits and to quantify their real ergonomic impact.
01
Workload & task analysis
Identification of tasks with residual ergonomic risk associated with overhead work, load handling, repeated arm or trunk movements and postures
02
Instrumented evaluation
Objective comparison of muscle activation and subjective perception to quantify improvements on the work-related and postural load.
03
Perception-based assessment
Recording user feedback regarding comfort, effort reduction, usability, and perceived benefits during task execution.
04
Comparative analysis
(with vs. without)
Objective comparison of muscle activation, postural load, and subjective perception to quantify improvements.
05
Scientific reporting
Clear documentation of findings aligned with international research standards, supporting decision-making and internal risk assessment tools.
Strategic Value
Results complement your company’s biomechanical overload risk assessment with a comprehensive set of instrumental and perception-based measurements.
Data collected in past experiences in compliance with international research standards show:
- up to 35% reduction in target muscle activation;
- over 50% of workers reporting short- and long-term postural benefits.
These insights help organizations make informed decisions about exoskeleton adoption, worker safety and long-term ergonomic strategy.
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