OSU: For heavy lifting, use exoskeletons with caution

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COLUMBUS, Ohio—You can wear an exoskeleton, but it won’t turn you into a superhero.

That’s the finding of a study in which researchers tested a commercially available exoskeleton—a mechanical arm attached to a harness—that’s typically worn by workers to help them carry heavy objects hands-free.

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Category: SRI-Ergonomics