Synergistic integration of physical and digital simulation of a shoulder exoskeleton

Support systems for humans are becoming an important aspect in today's workplace due to the increasing workload and need for productive tasks. For this purpose, industrial exoskeletons are a promising approach, especially for physically demanding tasks. To develop, evaluate, and optimize assistive systems, it is necessary to build a comprehensive understanding of these systems by investigating their dynamics and kinematics. This can be achieved by simulating all interacting components, including the task, the human, and the robotic system. This paper describes a synergy of various elements to overcome the challenges while researching and developing exoskeletons.