Breaking Down Barriers: A Study of Challenges to Adopting Powered Exoskeletons in the US Construction Industry

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作者：
Breneman, Madeline [1 ]
Ojha, Amit [2 ]
Jebelli, Houtan [2 ]
Simkins, Susan J. [3 ]
Akanmu, Abiola [4 ]
机构：
[1] Penn State Univ, Dept Architectural Engn, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
[2] Univ Illinois, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, Champaign, IL 61820 USA
[3] Penn State Univ, Dept Psychol, University Pk, PA USA
[4] Virginia Tech, Myers Lawson Sch Construct, Blacksburg, VA USA
来源：
COMPUTING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING 2023-DATA, SENSING, AND ANALYTICS | 2024年
基金：
美国国家科学基金会;
关键词：
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS; SYSTEM;
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中图分类号：
TP39 [计算机的应用];
学科分类号：
081203 ; 0835 ;
摘要：
Powered exoskeletons have the potential to reduce the physical demands on construction workers and enhance their abilities, yet adoption of this technology has been limited in the US construction sector. To that end, this study aimed to identify the barriers to the adoption of powered exoskeletons in the US construction industry. Firstly, a literature review was conducted to identify commercially available powered exoskeletons suitable for construction. Concurrently, questionnaires were developed and distributed among construction practitioners to understand the challenges associated with the implementation of powered exoskeletons in the US construction industry. The results showed that concerns about usability and productivity gains were the main barriers to the adoption of exoskeletons in the construction sector. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for improving the adoption and implementation of powered exoskeletons in the US construction industry, which could enhance worker safety and productivity.
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页码：763 / 770
页数：8
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