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Engineering Review, Vol. 46 No. 2 - SI 2026, 2026.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.30765/er.3381

Workload comparison of persons with disabilities and healthy individuals on a predefined course using Xsens

Jasna Tompa ; University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Maribor, Slovenia
Matic Breznik ; BSH Nazarje, Nazarje, Slovenia
Borut Buchmeister orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-3549-9596 ; University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Maribor, Slovenia
Nataša Vujica Herzog orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-9242-2977 ; University of Maribor, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Maribor, Slovenia *

* Corresponding author.

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Abstract

This study compares the physical workload of people with disabilities and healthy individuals performing tasks on a predefined course using the Xsens motion capture system. Motion data from 56 participants were used to create digital human models for ergonomic assessment with the Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS). The results reveal significant workload differences, highlighting increased ergonomic risks for people with disabilities during specific tasks. The findings were validated in rehabilitation and employment settings. The study confirms that combining wearable motion capture with established ergonomic methods effectively assesses workload and supports workplace adaptations.

Keywords

ergonomic assessment; motion capture; OWAS; physical workload; people with disabilities

Hrčak ID:

349815

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/349815

Publication date:

27.7.2026.

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