Vacuum lift pilot to reduce physical workload in cargo break-down operations

|Publish Date: Jun 7, 2026|Keywords: Contemporary EHF 2026, Publications, Workload|

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Gonny Hoekstra
Abstract
This pilot study evaluated a vacuum lift system designed to reduce the physical workload of manual lifting at a cargo break-down workstation. Sensor data and user feedback showed that the device eliminated manual lifting and substantially reduced physical strain, though some ergonomic issues remain.