Article Dans Une Revue International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics Année : 2025

Review of upper-limb occupational exoskeletons: From technology to assessment

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Occupational exoskeletons are emerging as a promising solution to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) across various industries. Upper-limb exoskeletons are particularly relevant, given the high prevalence of MSDs associated with repetitive arm motions and overhead tasks. However, evaluating the effectiveness of these devices requires careful analysis of the specific technologies and kinematic designs they incorporate to ensure their safe and effective integration. This paper presents a detailed technological review and analysis of the existing literature, focusing on the diversity of technologies and the need for more comprehensive studies addressing challenges in both laboratory and real-world settings. This study particularly highlights the necessity of assessments that account for the unique characteristics of different exoskeleton technologies, rather than generalizing across them. It also emphasize the need to examine not only reductions in muscle activity but also the potential for overlooked side effects, long-term impacts, and adaptations across different task types. These factors are crucial, as upper-limb exoskeletons are planned to be deployed for prolonged use in complex industrial environments.

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hal-05304655 , version 1 (08-10-2025)

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Giovanni Brunelli, Océane Dubois, Monica Tiboni, Nathanaël Jarrassé. Review of upper-limb occupational exoskeletons: From technology to assessment. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2025, 110, pp.103815. ⟨10.1016/j.ergon.2025.103815⟩. ⟨hal-05304655⟩
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