Abstract
The novel solutions offered by exosuits and exoskeleton robots enable their use in
supporting human performance across sports, leisure, and work. Some articles report
how exosuits and exoskeletons have been applied to enhance human performance in
areas such as agriculture, logistics, industrial tasks, and rehabilitation. However, there
is a limited number of studies and experiments addressing the use of exosuits and
rigid body exoskeletons for assessing human performance, such as muscle power and
motion, in real-world environments. Our article explores the challenges, limitations,
and opportunities of using exosuits and exoskeletons to assess human performance
on-site. This discussion is based on a literature review as well as professionals’
and end users’ interviews during former and ongoing three pilot studies conducted
between 2022-2025.
supporting human performance across sports, leisure, and work. Some articles report
how exosuits and exoskeletons have been applied to enhance human performance in
areas such as agriculture, logistics, industrial tasks, and rehabilitation. However, there
is a limited number of studies and experiments addressing the use of exosuits and
rigid body exoskeletons for assessing human performance, such as muscle power and
motion, in real-world environments. Our article explores the challenges, limitations,
and opportunities of using exosuits and exoskeletons to assess human performance
on-site. This discussion is based on a literature review as well as professionals’
and end users’ interviews during former and ongoing three pilot studies conducted
between 2022-2025.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | AHFE Open Access : Vanni, K., Xiong, X., Gunnarsson, E. (2025). The challenges, limitations, and opportunities of using exosuits and exoskeletons to assess human performance at work. In: Vesa Salminen (eds) Human Factors, Business Management and Society. AHFE (2025) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 176. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1006305 |
| Publication date | 21. Jul 2025 |
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| Publication status | Published - 21. Jul 2025 |