Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Biography
Leonard O'Sullivan is Professor (personal chair) of human factors and ergonomics in the School of Design, and a Funded Investigator (Confirm Smart Manufacturing Centre) of the Rapid Innovation Unit with University Hospital Limerick. He is a lead faculty researcher in the Design Factors research group. His research interests include user centred design in medical device innovation, 3D printing and additive manufacturing in medical device design, ergonomics of musculoskeletal disorders, and human factors in worker robot collaboration.Prof. O'Sullivan is a Fellow and current Chairman of the Irish Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (UK), member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (USA), and member of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (UK).
Research expertise:
Medical device innovation, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, human Factors in product design, musculoskeletal disorders, healthy and safety management, human robot collaboration.
Research Interests
Design ergonomics, Industrial Ergonomics, Human Factors in Product Design, User Centered Design, Usability, Musculoskeletal disorders, Healthy and safety Management, Medical Device Innovation and SafetyProfessional Activities
Association
- 2016 Registered Member, Institute of Designers of Ireland
- 2013 Member, Human Factros and Ergonomics Society (USA)
- 1999 Irish representative, Federation of European Ergonomics Societies (FEES)
- 1999 Fellow, Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (UK)
- Member, Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
- Fellow, Fellow Irish Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Committee
- 2005 National Occupational Health Strategy Steering Group for the Health and Safety Authority,
- 2005 ISO Standards-CEN TC122,
- 2002 Irish Ergonomics Society,
- Irish Human Factors and Ergonomics Society,
Education
- 2001 University of Limerick - Ph.D.
- 1998 University Of Limerick - M.Sc.
- 1997 University of Limerick - B.Tech.
Consultancy
- Medicolegal - Investigation of human factors and ergonomics in human/product system interaction.
Language
- German
Books
Book Chapters
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Edited Books
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Peer Reviewed Journals
Discomfort/Pain and Tissue Oxygenation at the Lower Limb During Circumferential Compression: Application to Soft Exoskeleton Design
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2020
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Effects of cognitive loading and force on upper trapezius fatigue
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2017
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Workplace injury risk prediction and risk reduction software for the non Ergonomist
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2003
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Shoulder Muscle Loading and Task Performance at Head Level on Ladders versus Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2014
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Effect on discomfort of frequency of wrist exertions combined with wrist articulations and forearm rotation
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2010
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Psychosocial Risk Exposures and Musculoskeletal Disorders across Working-Age Males and Females
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2010
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The effect of a backrest and seatpan inclination on sitting discomfort and trunk muscle activation in subjects with extension-related low back pain
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2014
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Effects of combined wrist deviation and forearm rotation on discomfort score
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2009
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A Single-arm, Practical Application Assessment of User Experience and Peristomal Skin Condition Among Persons With an Ileostomy Using a New Barrier Seal With Assisted Flow
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2019
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Exoscore: A Design Tool to Evaluate Factors Associated With Technology Acceptance of Soft Lower Limb Exosuits by Older Adults
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2019
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Back pain beliefs among physiotherapists are more positive after biopsychosocially orientated workshops
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2012
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The effect of dynamic sitting on trunk muscle activation: A systematic review
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2013
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Force, posture and repetition induced discomfort as a mediator in self-paced cycle time
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2010
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Work related psychosocial risks and musculoskeletal disorders: Potential risk factors, causation and evaluation methods
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2009
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The effect of manual handling training on transferring knowledge, employee's behaviour change and subsequent reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2014
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Upper limb discomfort profile due to intermittent isometric pronation torque at different postural combinations of the shoulder-arm system
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2009
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Ranking the effects of cycle time parameters, shoulder posture and load, on shoulder discomfort in a single experiment using Taguchi methods
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2017
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Does Using a Chair Backrest or Reducing Seated Hip Flexion Influence Trunk Muscle Activity and Discomfort? A Systematic Review
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2015
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Simulation Architecture for Modelling Interaction Between User and Elbow-articulated Exoskeleton
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2017
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The influence of gender and individual differences on, risks of injury due to layout in assembly work
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2001
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A medical hand tool physical interaction evaluation approach for prototype testing using patient care simulators
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2012
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What do physiotherapists consider to be the best sitting spinal posture?
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2012
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Guideline threshold limit values (TLVs) for discomfort in repetitive assembly work
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2007
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The effect of a backrest and seat pan inclination on sitting discomfort and trunk muscle activation in subjects with extension-related low back pain
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2014
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The between-day and inter-rater reliability of a novel wireless system to analyse lumbar spine posture
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Mr. Richard Cotterell
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2011
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Rationale, Implementation and Evaluation of Assistive Strategies for an Active Back-Support Exoskeleton
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2018
LAUSANNE
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Does using a chair backrest or reducing seated hip flexion influence trunk muscle activity and discomfort: A systematic review
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2015
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Design and Evaluation of a Soft Assistive Lower Limb Exoskeleton
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2019
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Upper-limb surface electro-myography at maximum supination and pronation torques: The effect of elbow and forearm angle
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2002
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The moderating role of end-tidal CO2 on upper trapezius muscle activity in response to sustained attention
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2017
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Can we reduce the effort of maintaining a neutral sitting posture?
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
Dr. Amanda Clifford
2012
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Effects of upper arm articulations on shoulder-arm discomfort profile in a pronation task
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2007
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Investigating the effect of real-time spinal postural biofeedback on seated discomfort in people with non-specific chronic low back pain
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2013
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Effects of combined wrist flexion/extension and forearm rotation and two levels of relative force on discomfort
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2009
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Task engagement as a mediator between the cognitive demands of sustained attention and musculoskeletal complaints: A structural equation modelling approach
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2019
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The reliability of a wireless monitor for measurement of lumbar spine posture
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2009
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Human Centred Design Considerations for Connected Health Devices for the Older Adult
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Prof. Liam Glynn
2014
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Upper-limb surface electro-myography at maximum supination and pronation torques: the effect of elbow and forearm angle
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2002
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Musculoskeletal disorder prevalence and psychosocial risk exposures by age and gender in a cohort of office based employees in two academic institutions
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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Towards monitoring lumbo-pelvic posture in real-life situations: Concurrent validity of a novel posture monitor and a traditional laboratory-based motion analysis system
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Mr. Richard Cotterell
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2012
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Effects of upper arm articulations on shoulder-arm discomfort profile in a pronation task
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2007
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Specific flexion-related low back pain and sitting: comparison of seated discomfort on two different chairs
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2013
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Preschool children's social pretend play: supporting the development of metacommunication, metacognition and self-regulation
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2012
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Computerized Cuff Pressure Algometry as Guidance for Circumferential Tissue Compression for Wearable Soft Robotic Applications: A Systematic Review
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2018
New York, USA
Mary Ann Libert Inc.
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Perceptions of sitting posture among members of the community, both with and without non-specific chronic low back pain
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2013
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Cognitive functional therapy for disabling non-specific chronic low back pain: A multiple case cohort study
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2015
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Circumferential tissue compression at the lower limb during walking, and its effect on discomfort, pain and tissue oxygenation: Application to soft exoskeleton design
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2020
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Effects of grip type and wrist posture on forearm EMG activity, endurance time and movement accuracy
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2013
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Neutral lumbar spine sitting posture in pain-free subjects
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
Dr. Amanda Clifford
2010
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Foreseeing the microbiology of bespoke 3D printed medical devices.
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2018
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The effect of dynamic sitting on the prevention and management of low back pain and low back discomfort: a systematic review.
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2012
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Play as learning: implications for educators and parents from findings of a national evaluation of school readiness in Ireland
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2018
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Back pain beliefs among physiotherapists are more positive after biopsychosocially orientated workshops
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2013
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Cognitive Functional Therapy for Disabling Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: Multiple Case-Cohort Study
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2015
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Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy May Be Performed Poorly by Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2019
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Inhibiting the Physiological Stress Effects of a Sustained Attention Task on Shoulder Muscle Activity
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2018
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Using personas to exploit environmental attitudes and behaviour in sustainable product design
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2019
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Estimating upper limb discomfort level due to intermittent isometric pronation torque with various combinations of elbow angles, forearm rotation angles, force and frequency with upper arm at 90 degrees abduction
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2007
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Cybernetic Manufacturing Systems Project-Ergonomics Solutions for Flexible Production Systems
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2010
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Exoskeletons for industrial application and their potential effects on physical work load
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2016
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Lumbar posture and trunk muscle activation during static and dynamic seated tasks on a novel dynamic ergonomic chair
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Kieran O'Sullivan
2012
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Standards for the Safety of Exoskeletons Used by Industrial Workers Performing Manual Handling Activities: A Contribution from the Robo-Mate Project to their Future Development
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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Technology Acceptance and User-Centred Design of Assistive Exoskeletons for Older Adults: A Commentary
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2018
BASEL
MDPI
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Relationship Between Interface Pressures and Pneumatic Cuff Inflation Pressure at Different Assessment Sites of the Lower Limb to Aid Soft Exoskeleton Design
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2020
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Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) therapy may be performed poorly by children with CF
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2018
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Children With Cystic Fibrosis May Be Performing Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Incorrectly
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2018
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Assessment of an active industrial exoskeleton to aid dynamic lifting and lowering manual handling tasks
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2018
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Effects of gender and reach distance on risks of musculoskeletal injuries in an assembly task
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2002
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The Effects of Force and Exertion Duration on Duty Cycle Time: Implications for Productivity
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2010
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Self-selected duty cycle times for grip force, wrist flexion postures and three grip types
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2014
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Forearm torque strengths and discomfort profiles in pronation and supination
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2005
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Safety and Risk Management in Designing for the Lifecycle of an Exoskeleton: A Novel Process Developed in the Robo-Mate Project
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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Other Journals
Safety and Risk Management in Designing for the Lifecycle of an Exoskeleton: A Novel Process Developed in the Robo-Mate Project
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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Human Centred Design Considerations for Connected Health Devices for the Older Adult
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2014
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Standards for the Safety of Exoskeletons Used by Industrial Workers Performing Manual Handling Activities: A Contribution from the Robo-Mate Project to their Future Development
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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End User Needs Elicitation for a Full-body Exoskeleton to Assist the Elderly
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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Conference Publications
INTED2011: 5TH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2011
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Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation II
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2017
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International Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2003
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International Conference on Computer-Aided Ergonomics and Safety
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
1999
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MSD prevalence and psychological risk exposure in Irish industry
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2008
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XoSoft - A Vision for a Soft Modular Lower Limb Exoskeleton
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2017
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9th ACM International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2016
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High Value Manufacturing: Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Advanced Research and Rapid Prototyping, VR@P 2013
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2014
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Safety and risk management in designing for the lifecycle of an exoskeleton: A novel process developed in the Robo-Mate project
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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International Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2003
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End user needs elicitation for a full-body exoskeleton to assist the elderly
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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Active Safety Functions for Industrial Lower Body Exoskeletons: Concept and Assessment
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2017
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Standards for the safety of exoskeletons used by industrial workers performing manual handling activities: A contribution from the Robo-Mate project to their future development
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2015
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ACM International Conference Proceeding Series
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2016
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ACM International Conference Proceeding Series
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2018
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Proceedings of Human Aspects of Advanced Manufacturing And Hybrid Automation: HAAMAHA 2004
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2004
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE 9TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON E-LEARNING, VOL 1
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2010
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Proceedings of Prevention of Workrelated Musculoskeletal Disorders: PREMUS 2004
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2004
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HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING: ADVANCED RESEARCH IN VIRTUAL AND RAPID PROTOTYPING
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2014
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Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends. WeRob 2018. Biosystems & Biorobotics
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2019
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Contemporary Ergonomics, Proceeding of the Ergonomics Society Annual Conference
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
1999
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Conference Contributions
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Published Reports
ECOS: Evaluation of controller suites.
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
1999
Limerick
University of Limerick
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Editorials
Technology Acceptance and User-Centred Design of Assistive Exoskeletons for Older Adults: A Commentary
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Dr. Adam De Eyto
2018
BASEL
MDPI
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Book Reviews
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Other Publications
The effect of manual handling training on achieving training transfer, employee's behaviour change and subsequent reduction of work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review
Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
2014
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