Comparison of muscular activity analysis for electrical technicians in high voltage lines using exoskeleton in the colombian industry, enel-codensa study case

Sebastián Peláez, Christian Zea, Iván Mondragón, Rodolfo García, Giovanni Hernández

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Abstract

The aim of this case study was to analyze and evaluate the force risks associated with building metal towers structures using exoskeleton and without it in electrical technicians in high voltage lines. The data recollection was made using three different methods, a self-discomfort report, observational data (RULA and REBA) and muscular activity using electromyography (EMG). The results of the self-discomfort report showed a greater discomfort in wrist, hands, lower back and thighs. The outcomes of RULA analysis suggested that 51,6% of the activity postures were in high risk and the remaining in medium risk. REBA’s outcomes showed that 32% of the activity postures are classified as high risk and 65% in medium risk. About the EMG analysis, the mean difference analysis showed that there is no difference between using the exoskeleton and without. Finally, it is necessary to improve the working conditions instead of considering the usage of the exoskeleton.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHuman Interaction, Emerging Technologies and Future Applications III - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies
Subtitle of host publicationFuture Applications, IHIET 2020
EditorsTareq Ahram, Redha Taiar, Karine Langlois, Arnaud Choplin
PublisherSpringer
Pages435-440
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783030553067
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event3rd International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies: Future Applications, IHIET 2020 - Paris, France
Duration: 27 Aug 202029 Aug 2020

Publication series

NameAdvances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
Volume1253 AISC
ISSN (Print)2194-5357
ISSN (Electronic)2194-5365

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies: Future Applications, IHIET 2020
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period27/08/2029/08/20

Keywords

  • Electric industry
  • Electromyography
  • Task analysis

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