Evaluation of Impact of Exoskeletons on Performance and Safety of Construction Workers
Start Date: March 2022
Duration: 4 Years
This research project aims to evaluate the impact of exoskeletons on performance and safety associated with construction tasks. Specifically, the suitability of exoskeletons for physically demanding construction tasks will be assessed to understand the impact of wearing an exoskeleton from a kinematic, biomechanical, and usability perspective. The findings will also guide future research on design and development of customized exoskeletons specifically designed for construction tasks.
research team
funding sources
CIC, NSERC
industry partners
EPCOR, EWI Works, Carry Steel, LEDCOR
cic research focus areas
Automation and TechnologyHealth and SafetyOff-site Construction and ModularizationProductivity and PerformanceSimulation Modeling