The laboratory studies the effect of vibration on the human body from different points of view:
- experimental study, on unique facilities, of the response of the body to uniaxial and multiaxial vibrations
- modelling of the response of the human body to vibration
- measurements of vibration generated by hand-held powered tools and vehicles
- design of systems and anti-vibration devices for the reduction of hand-arm and whole-body vibrations
We collaborate with the main international research centres for the study of the effect of vibrations on the human body and with several companies for the study of interventions to mitigate the risk arising from exposure to vibration.
- Measurement of vibration generated by electromechanical or pneumatic tools in accordance with the regulatory framework
- Design of systems to reduce vibrations transmitted to workers and athletes
- Characterization of the effectiveness of gloves in reducing vibrations generated by power tools
- Characterization of the effectiveness of seats in reducing vibrations transmitted to the body
- Characterization of footwear in terms of reduction of vibrations transmitted to workers
- Characterization of bicycle and motorcycle components in terms of reduction of vibrations transmitted to the rider