Ceit develops with Cyber Human Systems innovative software to address musculoskeletal disorders in industrial environments

The technology center Ceit and business Cyber Human Systems are teaming up at project MonitoreX to develop software that evaluates the ergonomics and physiological state of workers during the performance of their tasks through exoskeletons.

The project has been funded by the European Commission and aims to reduce economic costs and impact on the quality of life of workers, promoting safer and healthier work environments.

At present, musculoskeletal disorders account for approximately 60% of occupational diseases, generating costs in excess of 6,000 million euros, which are covered by Spanish mutual insurance companies due to temporary sick leave. This scenario not only affects the health and well-being of workers, but also carries considerable economic weight, representing about 40% of the costs derived from occupational illnesses and accidents.

Innovation for occupational health

With the goal to address this problem in an innovative way, the technology center Ceit and business Cyber Human Systems have teamed up at project MonitoreX. This project has resulted in the development of a software that aims to analyze, from an ergonomic and physiological perspective, the behavior of workers wearing exoskeletons.

One of the main features of MonitoreX is its remote monitoring capability, which is powered by data in real time provided by a set of sensors installed on the exoskeleton structure. This information makes it possible to assess the ergonomics and physiological state of workers during the performance of their tasks. In addition, these data are fundamental to design exoskeletons that are more adjusted and suitable for each specific task.

The initiative has been funded by the European Commission at framework under the SHOP4CF plan and has been carried out thanks to the combined experience of Cyber Human Systems, specialized in the design and manufacture of exoskeletons for industrial and military use, and Ceit, a technology center with extensive experience in robotics and ergonomic analysis.

Reducing costs and increasing occupational health and safety

MonitoreX thus represents a significant step towards improving occupational health and preventing musculoskeletal diseases in the industrial environment. Thanks to this solution, it is expected to reduce both economic costs and the impact on workers' quality of life, thus promoting safer and healthier work environments.