Anagrafe della ricerca

Manufacturing and social sustainability through exoskeleton-aided work

Durata:
01/02/2016 - 31/12/2016
Responsabile scientifico:
Tipo di progetto:
Ricerca da Enti privati e Fondazioni
Ente finanziatore:
PRIVATI (FCA)
Codice identificativo progetto:
Progetti di ricerca finanziati nell’ambito dell’Accordo FCA 2014-2018 - progetti 2016

Abstract

Exoskeletons are articulated mechanical systems coupled with the human body that work in concert with the operator’s movements to augment his/her performance. Expected benefits are a reduction of biomechanical loading on joints, muscle fatigue and metabolic expenditure during work activities and in demanding static postures. However, the intimate contact with the human user poses numerous challenges in terms of safety, effectiveness and usability of the exoskeleton. Introduction in the work environment brings in further constraints in the exoskeleton architecture and devices, nature of coupling to the human and user’s acceptability. The project aims at the analysis and evaluation of the applicability of existing exoskeletons to workplaces in needs of ergonomic improvements.

Strutture coinvolte

Budget

Costo totale progetto: € 47.500,00
Contributo totale progetto: € 47.500,00
Costo totale PoliTo: € 47.500,00
Contributo PoliTo: € 47.500,00