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Exoskeletons as technological support for physical workers with musculoskeletal disorders. Towards a sustainable system approach, beyond biomechanics and marketing

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of disability, creating significant individual, societal, and economic burdens. Passive occupational exoskeletons (OEX) might be a promising innovation to improve the sustainable workability of (aging) workers with MSDs. [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/25premus034

Authors: van Laar, Daniek, Roossien, Charissa, Reneman, Michiel, Saakes, Daniel, Bieleman, André

Institutions: University Medical Center Groningen, University of Twente, Saxion

Language: English

Topic: Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080797004

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