Exoskeletons for Manual Handling: A Scoping Review

Abstract

This paper reviews occupational exoskeletons developed for manual handling tasks such as lifting, carrying, and static holding. It examines trends in applications, mechanical architectures, and control strategies, and includes a bibliometric analysis of the recent literature. The review highlights the rapid growth of the field and identifies areas where future systems can improve usability and performance.

Citation

Perera, S., Widanage, K. N. D., Wijegunawardana, I. D., Ranaweera, R. K. P. S., & Gopura, R. A. R. C. (2023). Exoskeletons for Manual Handling: A Scoping Review. IEEE Access, 11, 115582-115602. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3323249