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Multimodal dataset from 21 adults performing construction-like tasks (stair and ramp ascent/descent, kneeling, VR precision work) on a modular stair-ramp-deck platform, with and without powered knee exoskeleton assistance, in a randomized crossover design. Synchronized motion capture, force plate, sEMG, IMU and metabolic recordings in a single 3.75 GB MATLAB file on Mendeley Data (CC BY 4.0).

Details

Subjects

n = 21

Setting

Laboratory (controlled or simulated)

Protocol / load

Stair/ramp ascent-descent, kneeling and VR precision tasks on a modular stair-ramp-deck platform

Equipment

Optical motion capture, force plates, surface EMG, IMUs, VO2 metabolic sensing, immersive VR task scenarios

Formats

mat

License

CC-BY-4.0

Keywords

exoskeleton, knee, construction, vr, multimodal, metabolic

Added to catalog

2026-09-01

Publications

• Zhu C., Huang X., Liu X., van der Meulen Rodgers Y., Yi J. (2026). Ergonomic evaluation of knee exoskeleton assistance in construction: A multimodal study. J. Safety Res. 98:319-332

Exoskeleton

Record type

Device evaluation

Device(s)

Powered knee exoskeleton (Rutgers)

Body region

Knee

Actuation

Active

Study design

With vs. without knee exoskeleton, randomized crossover, stair/ramp/kneeling tasks

Outcomes

Muscle activity (EMG), Kinematics, Kinetics / assistive forces, Metabolic cost, Subjective ratings

This record is part of the exoskeleton collection.

Cite

Cite the dataset as its authors request (check the source page for an official citation); this BibTeX is a convenience starting point.

@misc{zhu-knee-exo-vr-construction,
  author = {Zhu, C. and Huang, X. and Yi, J.},
  title  = {{Knee Exoskeleton Assistance in Simulated Construction Environments (Rutgers)}},
  year   = {2025},
  doi    = {10.17632/rygyy8mdhp.1},
  url    = {https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/rygyy8mdhp},
}