Michiel de Looze, Netherlands

TNO

WG3, WG4-member

Main interest
Man-robot interactions in work settings, specifically wearable robots.

Projects involvement
EU_H2020 Robomate (trunk support exoskeleton)
EU_H2020 Spexor (trunk support exoskeleton)
NL_TTW_Exosuit (soft actuated exo-suits )
Evaluation projects (several other exoskeletons)

  • Looze MP de, Bosch T, Krause F, Stadler K, O’Sullivan L (2016) Industrial applications of exoskeletons and their impact on physical loads. Ergonomics 59, 671-681
  • Bosch T, Looze MP de, Eck J van, Knittel K (2016) The effects of a passive exoskeleton on muscle activity, discomfort and endurance time in forward bending work. Applied Ergonomics 54, 212-217
  • Huysamen K, Looze MP de, Bosch T, Ortiz J, O’Sullivan (2017) Assessment of an industrial exoskeleton to aid dynamic lifting and lowering manual handling tasks. Ergonomics 68, 125-131
  • Huysamen K, O’Sullivan LW, Stadler K, Graf E, Bosch T, Looze MP de (in press) Evaluation of a passive exoskeleton for static upper limb activities. Appl. Ergonomics