A Musculoskeletal Human Model-Based Approach for Evaluating Support Concepts of Exoskeletons for Selected Use Cases. (May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Molz, C.; Yao, Z.; Sänger, J.; Gwosch, T.; Weidner, R.; Matthiesen, S.; Wartzack, S.; Miehling, J.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Design Society. Volume 2(2022)
• Page Start: 515
• Page End: 524
• Publication Date: 2022-05
• Subjects: user-centred design -- design optimisation -- supportive technologies -- musculoskeletal human model -- exoskeleton; Industrial design -- Congresses; Engineering design -- Congresses; 620.0042
• DOI: 10.1017/pds.2022.53
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2633-7762

Abstract

Abstract: This paper presents an approach for evaluating exoskeleton support concepts through biomechanical analyses on a musculoskeletal human model. By simplifying the support forces of an exoskeleton as external forces, different support concepts can be biomechanically evaluated for the respective use case without concrete design specifications of the exoskeleton. This enables an estimation of the resulting relief and strain on the human body in the early stages of exoskeleton development. To present the approach, the use case of working at and above head height with a power tool is chosen.