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  • Occupational health and safety
  • Biomechanics
  • Ergonomics

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  • The standard Lifting Index (LI) is crucial for preventing work-related low-back disorders but faces challenges in measurement accuracy and precision.
  • Wearable sensor networks offer potential for enhanced biomechanical risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the adaptive Lifting Index (aLI) and its underlying mathematical principles.
  • To compare real-time aLI calculations using wearable sensors with the traditional LI method.

Main Methods:

  • 10 participants performed six distinct lifting tasks under controlled risk conditions.
  • Real-time aLI was computed using sensorized insoles and inertial measurement units.
  • Data was compared against force platforms and the standard LI estimation.

Main Results:

  • The adaptive Lifting Index (aLI) demonstrated rapid convergence towards reference values across all tested lifting tasks.
  • This suggests the feasibility and potential accuracy of real-time adaptive algorithms.

Conclusions:

  • The adaptive Lifting Index (aLI) shows significant promise for improving the accuracy of biomechanical risk assessment in occupational settings.
  • Wearable sensor technology integrated with adaptive algorithms offers a viable tool for enhancing workplace safety and preventing injuries.