Meor Saedin, Meor Syukri Affendi and Abdul Saad, Wan Aliff and Mohd Samsuri, Saiful Farhan and Sulaiman, Maisarah and Azaman, Aizreena and Abu Hasan, Muhammad Danial and Asrar Ahmad, Zair and Mustapa, Amirah (2025) A preliminary study on muscle activation during simulated walk & carry task in palm oil plantation. In: 3rd International Postgraduate Conference on Mechanical Engineering 2024 (IPCME 2024), 3rd October 2024, Virtual Conference.
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Abstract
This paper presents an electromyography (EMG) analysis of EXOROBO, a newly developed exoskeleton designed specifically for palm oil harvesting tasks to reduce Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) among palm oil harvesters. The study evaluates the muscular activity patterns of individuals operating EXOROBO & CANTAS™ compared to the harvesting method by using CANTAS™. This research seeks to provide valuable insights into the ergonomic benefits and biomechanical implications of employing EXOROBO in palm oil harvesting operations through EMG measurements. Results indicate a significant reduction in muscle activity in four key muscle groups; left Biceps Brachii (L_BB) by 51.30%, left Rectus femoris (L_RF) by 44.61%, right Biceps Brachii (R_BB) by 23.98% and right Rectus Femoris (R_RF) by 7.17%. The findings of this study contribute to the ongoing discourse on the development of ergonomic solutions for agricultural labour, particularly in addressing the prevalent issue of MSDs in the palm oil industry.
| Item Type: | Proceeding Paper (Other) |
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| Additional Information: | 9585/119262 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | EMG analysis, EXOROBO, exoskeleton, palm oil harvesting, Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Sr Nurul Amirah Mustapa |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Feb 2025 15:16 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Feb 2025 15:22 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119262 |
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