Ergonomic intervention on a packing workstation with robotic aid -case study at a furniture manufacturing industry.

Journal: Work (Reading, Mass.)
PMID: 32417807

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Several risk factors among packing lines workers can lead to Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) occurrence. Foreseeing WRMSD prevention and productivity increase, some furniture manufacturing industries have been investing in the adoption of robotic solutions. In this field, ergonomics plays an important role to verify if automation implementation has been successful.

Authors

  • Ana Colim
    ALGORITMI Research Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal.
  • Nuno Sousa
    Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Health Sciences, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; ICVS-3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga, Portugal.
  • Paula Carneiro
    ALGORITMI Research Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal.
  • Nélson Costa
    ALGORITMI Research Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal.
  • Pedro Arezes
    ALGORITMI Research Centre, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal.
  • André Cardoso
    Master in Human Engineering, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal.

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