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Two-dimensional (2D) pose estimation offers a practical alternative to inertial measurement unit (IMU)-based motion capture (MoCap) for assessing workplace postural risk in dentistry. While showing moderate agreement for overall Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) scores, pose estimation lacks reliability for specific body regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Ergonomics and Occupational Health
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Digital Health Technologies

Background:

  • The dental profession faces high rates of musculoskeletal disorders due to repetitive, one-sided physical exertions.
  • Inertial measurement unit (IMU)-based motion capture (MoCap) is used for workplace postural risk assessment but is time-consuming and costly.
  • There is a need for practical, time-efficient alternatives to IMU-based MoCap for ergonomic assessments in dental settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of IMU-based MoCap with a time-effective alternative, two-dimensional (2D) pose estimation, for assessing postural risk.
  • To evaluate the agreement between these two measurement technologies in the context of dental workplace tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Forty-five dental assistant students (female) participated in the study.
  • A 30-second IMU-based MoCap and 2D image-based pose estimation were performed during a representative experimental task.
  • Data analysis involved Cohen's weighted kappa and Bland-Altman plots to assess agreement between technologies.

Main Results:

  • A significant moderate agreement was found between IMU-based MoCap and 2D pose estimation for the overall Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) score (κ = 0.461).
  • No significant agreement was observed for specific body regions, including the upper arm, lower arm, wrist, neck, and trunk.
  • The findings suggest moderate alignment for overall RULA scores but not for joint-level assessments, particularly in upper extremities.

Conclusions:

  • 2D pose estimation shows potential as a quicker method for general postural risk assessment in the dental workplace.
  • However, it may not be sufficiently reliable for detailed analysis of specific body parts or joint-level postural differences.
  • Further research is recommended to enhance video-based pose estimation for accurate, real-time ergonomic evaluations in occupational settings.