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5 ergoplux
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a world problem, concerning health, social
and economics sectors. In fact, the high prevalence of such disorders in the spine and
upper limbs have been documented by several studies associated with to a higher number
of work absences and dissatisfaction, which leads to significant social and economic
costs.
With this in mind, we designed the ergoplux Explorer and the ergoplux Researcher kits
were designed to objectively track and measure work-related stress on workers
conducting physical work processes by providing reliable data for ergonomists to detect,
prevent, and/or improve high-risk work activates. This kit aims to help decrease and
prevent the amount of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
5.1 Hardware
ergoplux Explorer uses the OpenSignals (r)evolution software to acquire and visualize data
from up to 8 electromyography sensors simultaneously and the Electromyography Analysis
add-on to extract statistical information from the acquired signals to evaluate the stress
workers are exposed to in further detail. Additionally, the Video Synchronization add-on
allows the users to record videos of the workers during the signal acquisition sessions to
visualize all signals synchronously with the recorded video for post-acquisition analysis
purposes (e.g. movement analysis).
ergoplux Researcher uses the OpenSignals (r)evolution software and the Muscle Load
Analysis software add-on to track the muscular stress of workers by acquiring
electromyography signals (up to 8 sensors simultaneously) and by analyzing the muscle
contraction intensities over time. The Electromyography (EMG) Analysis add-on allows
extracting statistical information from the acquired signals to evaluate the stress workers
are exposed to in further detail. Additionally, the Video Synchronization add-on allows the
users to record videos of the workers during the signal acquisition sessions to visualize
all signals synchronously with the recorded video for post-acquisition analysis purposes
(e.g. movement analysis).