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Gender Differences in Performing an Overhead Drilling Task Using an Exoskeleton-A Cross-Sectional Study.

Bettina Wollesen^1,2, Julia Gräf¹, Sander De Bock³

¹Department of Human Movement Science, Universität Hamburg, 20148 Hamburg, Germany.

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|October 25, 2024

Summary

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Upper-body exoskeletons impact overhead task performance differently between genders. While males improved aiming with exoskeletons, females experienced decrements, suggesting body composition is key for exoskeleton effectiveness.

Keywords:

gender comparison over-shoulder working task supportive systems

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Background:

Upper-body exoskeletons show promise for overhead tasks.
Limited understanding exists regarding gender-specific effects of exoskeleton use.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare performance, strain, and comfort between men and women using an upper-body exoskeleton.
To investigate gender differences in overhead task execution with and without exoskeleton assistance.

Main Methods:

A randomized cross-over study involved 36 participants (20 female, 16 male) performing overhead drilling.
Task performance metrics, perceived exertion, and ease of use were assessed with and without a passive exoskeleton.
Analysis included gender comparisons, interaction effects, and body mass index (BMI) as a covariate.

Main Results:

Significant gender differences in error integrals were observed (p < 0.001), with higher errors in males.
A significant interaction effect (gender x exoskeleton use) revealed that females' aiming performance decreased with exoskeleton use, while males' improved (p = 0.025).

Conclusions:

Gender differences in exoskeleton performance for overhead tasks are less pronounced than anticipated.
Body composition and anthropometrics appear more critical than gender alone for predicting exoskeleton effectiveness.
Future research should explore muscle activity to understand gender-specific movement control patterns.