Comparison of Six Passive Exoskeletons for Upper Limbs Using the TOPSIS Method

Juan Alberto Castillo Martinez; Pablo Antonio Muñoz Gutierrez; Juan Luis  Hernandez Arellano; Aide Aracely Maldonado Macias

doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-7396-9.ch009

Comparison of Six Passive Exoskeletons for Upper Limbs Using the TOPSIS Method

Juan Alberto Castillo Martinez, Pablo Antonio Muñoz Gutierrez, Juan Luis Hernandez Arellano, Aide Aracely Maldonado Macias

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Abstract

The use of exoskeletons in occupational tasks has increased significantly in the last five years. However, few comparative studies have been conducted to understand the advantages and disadvantages of existing exoskeletons. This chapter presents the comparison of six exoskeletons using the TOPSIS method. Using databases of patents and commercial products, a total of six that were chosen to be compared by experts in the design and/or use of exoskeletons. The criteria evaluated were exoskeleton weight, load capacity, anthropometric adjusts, maintenance, and installation on the user. The Shoulder-X exoskeleton was selected as the best, serving as a reference for the acquisition of characteristics for recommendations for the development of new models for use in occupational tasks.

Translated title of the contribution	Comparación de seis exoesqueletos pasivos para miembros superiores mediante el método TOPSIS
Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace
Place of Publication	Hershey PA, USA 17033
Publisher	IGI Global Publishing
Chapter	9
Pages	193-207
Number of pages	14
Volume	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9781799873983
ISBN (Print)	9781799873969
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7396-9.ch009
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

Publication series

Name	s Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development
Publisher	IGI GLOBAL

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General Engineering

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Castillo Martinez, J. A., Muñoz Gutierrez, P. A., Hernandez Arellano, J. L., & Maldonado Macias , A. A. (2022). Comparison of Six Passive Exoskeletons for Upper Limbs Using the TOPSIS Method. In Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace (Vol. 1, pp. 193-207). (s Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development). IGI Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7396-9.ch009

Castillo Martinez, Juan Alberto ; Muñoz Gutierrez, Pablo Antonio ; Hernandez Arellano, Juan Luis et al. / Comparison of Six Passive Exoskeletons for Upper Limbs Using the TOPSIS Method. Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace. Vol. 1 Hershey PA, USA 17033 : IGI Global Publishing, 2022. pp. 193-207 (s Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development).

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Castillo Martinez, JA, Muñoz Gutierrez, PA, Hernandez Arellano, JL & Maldonado Macias , AA 2022, Comparison of Six Passive Exoskeletons for Upper Limbs Using the TOPSIS Method. in Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace. vol. 1, s Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development, IGI Global Publishing, Hershey PA, USA 17033, pp. 193-207. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7396-9.ch009

Comparison of Six Passive Exoskeletons for Upper Limbs Using the TOPSIS Method. / Castillo Martinez, Juan Alberto; Muñoz Gutierrez, Pablo Antonio; Hernandez Arellano, Juan Luis et al.
Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace. Vol. 1 Hershey PA, USA 17033: IGI Global Publishing, 2022. p. 193-207 (s Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development).

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Castillo Martinez JA, Muñoz Gutierrez PA, Hernandez Arellano JL, Maldonado Macias AA. Comparison of Six Passive Exoskeletons for Upper Limbs Using the TOPSIS Method. In Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace. Vol. 1. Hershey PA, USA 17033: IGI Global Publishing. 2022. p. 193-207. (s Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development). doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7396-9.ch009