Biomechanical analysis of different lifting speeds when using an active exoskeleton
The decrease in MES activity of 22.3% MVC with full support suggests a potent reduction in spinal load. MBF activity increased less with higher speeds when support was applied. The MVM showed low and stable activity across all conditions. These findings suggest that the active exoskeleton Apogee provides support regardless of lifting speed and may help prevent MSDs in occupational settings. Users can adjust support levels based on task requirements and personal comfort.
Authors
- Dan Mayer
- Tobias Siebert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4090-5480)
- Norman Stutzig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1233-9485)
- Jens Hasenmaier
Institutions
- University of Stuttgart (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2025-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1685634
- Primary Topic
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft