Kuber Pranav Madhav, Rashedi Ehsan
Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, USA.
Biomimetics (Basel). 2024 Aug 30;9(9):520. doi: 10.3390/biomimetics9090520.
Effective training programs are essential for safely integrating exoskeletons (EXOs) in industrial workplaces. Since the effects of wearable systems depend highly upon their proper use, lack of training of end-users may cause adverse effects on users. We reviewed articles that incorporated training and familiarization protocols to train novices on proper operation/use of EXOs. Findings showed variation in training methods that were implemented to train study participants in EXO evaluation studies. Studies also indicate that multiple (up to four) sessions may be needed for novice EXO wearers to match movement patterns of experts, and training can offer benefits in enhancing motor learning in novices. Biomechanical assessments and ergonomic evaluations can be helpful in developing EXO-specific training protocols by determining training parameters (duration/number of sessions and task difficulty). Future directions include development of personalized training approaches by assessing user behavior/performance through integration of emerging sensing technologies. Application of simulators and use of data-driven approaches for customizing training protocols to individuals, tasks, and EXO design are provided along with a comprehensive training framework. Discussed elements in this article can be helpful to exoskeleton researchers in familiarizing novice users to EXOs prior to evaluation, and to practitioners in developing protocols for training workforce.
有效的培训计划对于在工业工作场所安全集成外骨骼(EXO)至关重要。由于可穿戴系统的效果高度依赖于其正确使用,终端用户缺乏培训可能会对用户造成不利影响。我们回顾了纳入培训和熟悉协议以培训新手正确操作/使用外骨骼的文章。研究结果表明,在对外骨骼评估研究中的参与者进行培训时,所采用的培训方法存在差异。研究还表明,新手外骨骼佩戴者可能需要多次(最多四次)训练才能与专家的运动模式相匹配,并且培训有助于增强新手的运动学习能力。生物力学评估和人体工程学评估通过确定训练参数(训练时长/次数和任务难度),有助于制定特定于外骨骼的训练方案。未来的方向包括通过整合新兴传感技术评估用户行为/表现来开发个性化训练方法。本文还提供了模拟器的应用以及使用数据驱动方法根据个人、任务和外骨骼设计定制训练方案,并给出了一个全面的训练框架。本文讨论的内容有助于外骨骼研究人员在评估前让新手用户熟悉外骨骼,也有助于从业者制定员工培训方案。