Francesco Favro

An Alternative Test to Evaluate the Assistance Provided by Back-Support Exoskeletons: A Pilot Study

OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSThe test proposed in this study, assimilable to a maximal isometric mid-thigh pull, appears to detect the acute assistance provided by the exoskeleton, expressed as the difference in performance with and without donning the device; the test can be perform...

In-Line Power Screwdrivers Recoil: A Pilot Computational Methodology to Assess Differences Among Workstations from a Human-Centric Perspective

Background/Objectives: Mechanical shocks generated by the recoil of hand-held power screwdrivers are a significant biomechanical stressor for the operator’s hand–arm complex. Currently, vibration exposure is measured at the tool-handle level, while operator-centered practical mea...