A Novel Passive Shoulder Exoskeleton Using Link Chains and Magnetic Spring Joints

• Main Authors: Hyun-Ho Lee (Author), Kyung-Taek Yoon (Author), Hyun-Ho Lim (Author), Won-Kyu Lee (Author), Jae-Hwan Jung (Author), Seung-Beom Kim (Author), Young-Man Choi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: IEEE, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders represent a major occupational disability issue, and 53.4% of these disorders occur in the back or shoulders. Various types of passive shoulder exoskeletons have been introduced to support the weight of the upper arm and work tools during overhead wo...