We all dream of having robotic exoskeletons like something out of Aliens, Iron Man or even Elysium. In the manufacturing industry, however, there are real benefits to providing exoskeletons to workers. By reducing fatigue and improving ergonomics, employers may reduce employee churn and improve worker safety. The MATE device from Comau is unpowered. It redistributes a fraction of the weight of a user’s arms and upper body to the hips, allowing workers to move, reach and lift more comfortably and…
Source URL: Unpowered Exoskeleton Improves Ergonomics and Reduces Fatigue for Manufacturing Workers
Source Website: Advance Engineering – Engineering.com