用视频和传感器数据自动评估工作姿势,帮工厂预防肌肉劳损。
ME-WARD: A multimodal ergonomic analysis tool for musculoskeletal risk assessment from inertial and video data in working plac
- 融合惯性传感器与视觉姿态估计算法,自动提取关节角度。
- 在装配线上测试显示评分与专业设备高度一致,误差小于10%。
- 支持低成本摄像头系统,适合中小企业推广使用。
本研究提出ME-WARD(多模态工作场所人因评估与风险分析系统),一种基于快速上肢评估(RULA)方法的新型人因工程评估工具。该系统可处理运动捕捉设备获取的关节角度数据,包括基于惯性测量单元(IMU)的系统及深度学习人体姿态追踪模型。其灵活性使任何能可靠测量关节角度的系统均可用于RULA评估,突破了传统专用设备限制。在传送带装配作业场景中进行了工业级验证,涉及插入杆件、推压组件等高风险动作。实验采用金标准IMU系统与先进的单目3D姿态估计系统对比。结果表明,ME-WARD生成的RULA评分与IMU数据高度一致,对屈曲主导动作的评估相关性达0.92;尽管在侧向与旋转运动跟踪上存在局限,但与单目系统表现相当。该研究展示了将多种运动捕捉技术整合为统一、可访问的人因评估流程的潜力。通过支持包括低成本视频系统的多种输入源,所提出的多模态方法为资源受限的工业环境提供了可扩展、低成本的解决方案。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
This study presents ME-WARD (Multimodal Ergonomic Workplace Assessment and Risk from Data), a novel system for ergonomic assessment and musculoskeletal risk evaluation that implements the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method. ME-WARD is designed to process joint angle data from motion capture systems, including inertial measurement unit (IMU)-based setups, and deep learning human body pose tracking models. The tool's flexibility enables ergonomic risk assessment using any system capable of reliably measuring joint angles, extending the applicability of RULA beyond proprietary setups. To validate its performance, the tool was tested in an industrial setting during the assembly of conveyor belts, which involved high-risk tasks such as inserting rods and pushing conveyor belt components. The experiments leveraged gold standard IMU systems alongside a state-of-the-art monocular 3D pose estimation system. The results confirmed that ME-WARD produces reliable RULA scores that closely align with IMU-derived metrics for flexion-dominated movements and comparable performance with the monocular system, despite limitations in tracking lateral and rotational motions. This work highlights the potential of integrating multiple motion capture technologies into a unified and accessible ergonomic assessment pipeline. By supporting diverse input sources, including low-cost video-based systems, the proposed multimodal approach offers a scalable, cost-effective solution for ergonomic assessments, paving the way for broader adoption in resource-constrained industrial environments.
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