Exoskeletons and exosuits, or exos for short, are revolutionizing the workplace. No longer relegated to science fiction or clunky lab prototypes, modern occupational exoskeleton designs boast a strong ...

Exoskeletons are emerging as a powerful ergonomics tool, but questions remain about fit, task matching, worker acceptance, and long-term impact. Here’s what safety leaders should weigh before adopting ...

HONG KONG, CHINA - 2019/05/03: Iron man is a fictional character seen appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Avengers 4: Endgame" character model features 1:1 life-size statues ...

What if you could put on something that made you stronger, helped you lift heavy things, or even allowed you to walk again if you were injured? That’s what exoskeletons do. These machines are changing ...

Exoskeletons - wearable devices used by workers on assembly lines or in warehouses to alleviate stress on their lower backs - may compete with valuable resources in the brain while people work, ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses the regeneration of the cardiovascular system. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the ...

Over the past several years, occupational exoskeletons have evolved from concept to reality. They have become widely available and are used across a range of industries. Their primary function is to ...

Ivan Lopez demonstrates how the AI robotic exoskeleton can assist with walking up stairs at the Biomechatronics and Intelligent Robotics Lab at N.C. State in Raleigh on Monday, July 1, 2024. Heather ...

The company that developed the exoskeleton used in this research has licensed intellectual property on which Prof. Rouse is an inventor. My colleagues and I have used a tool from economics to measure ...

Some really promising research has been published lately in support of the new exoskeletons, and, I admit, I’m intrigued by these devices. Who wouldn’t want to be made a bit stronger? (Ok, so ...