Predictive health analysis in industry 5.0: A scientometric and systematic review of Motion Capture in construction

Abstract

In an era of rapid technological advancement, the rise of Industry 4.0 has prompted industries to pursue innovative improvements in their processes. As we advance towards Industry 5.0, which focuses more on collaboration between humans and intelligent systems, there is a growing requirement for better sensing technologies for healthcare and safety purposes. Consequently, Motion Capture (MoCap) systems have emerged as critical enablers in this technological evolution by providing unmatched precision and versatility in various workplaces, including construction. As the construction workplace requires physically demanding tasks, leading to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and health issues, the study explores the increasing relevance of MoCap systems within the concept of Industry 4.0 and 5.0. Despite the growing significance, there needs to be more comprehensive research, a scientometric review that quantitatively assesses the role of MoCap systems in construction. Our study combines bibliometric, scientometric, and systematic review approaches to address this gap, analyzing articles sourced from the Scopus database. A total of 52 papers were carefully selected from a pool of 962 papers for a quantitative study using a scientometric approach and a qualitative, in-depth examination. Results showed that MoCap systems are employed to improve worker health and safety and reduce occupational hazards. The in-depth study also finds the most tested construction tasks are masonry, lifting, training, and climbing, with a clear preference for marker-less systems. One significant finding highlights the types of MoCap technology that focus on “technology and design improvement”, then “safety and risk management”. The studies examined feature a wide range of sample sizes, from 1 to 126 participants, with IMU sensors being the most used. Finally, the paper discusses future research directions, contributing significantly to the existing body of knowledge in applying MoCap within the construction workplace and aligning seamlessly with the principles of Industry 4.0 and 5.0.