Publications by authors named "Carlo Bisaglia"
Automation reduces the impact of farming on climate change and helps farmers adapt to its financial impact. Automatic feeding systems (AFSs) increase the ruminant's feeding precision and ease operators' workload. Such systems exist on a spectrum, requiring varied levels of operator support and installation complexity.
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- Researchers have introduced geo-localization in agriculture to improve farming processes, resource optimization, and reduce pollution.
- The study monitored musculoskeletal efforts during different driving methods using electromyography, pressure pads, and a 3D camera to assess muscle strain, pressure distribution, and body movements.
- Results indicated that assisted driving reduced muscular activation and pressure on the body compared to manual and semi-automatic modes, making it the most efficient driving method for agricultural tasks.
Professional drivers have been found to be at a high risk of developing low back pain due to prolonged sitting and vehicle vibration. In a previous survey carried out on 1,155 tractor drivers, tractor vibration and/or incorrect posture while driving were found to cause low back disorders in more than 80% of the interviewed drivers. In this context, the present research introduces a new evaluation protocol to assess the ergonomic characteristics of agricultural tractor seats through the use of pressure sensors, taking into account both static and dynamic conditions.
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