Just two years ago, it would have been next to impossible to find a wearable exoskeleton on an automotive production line. In just a couple of years, the number of exoskeletons in auto plants has gone ...

In manufacturing, work-related lower-back injuries from lifting and handling heavy objects account for approximately $100 billion in medical bills annually in the United States, according to new data.

A previous article relegated military exoskeletons to the realm of science fiction, focusing on powered exoskeletons for supporting advanced combat suits. It sparked a number of responses, including ...

Leslie Katz led a team that explored the intersection of tech and culture, plus all manner of awe-inspiring science, from space to AI and archaeology. When she's not smithing words, she's probably ...

A paramedic uses the help from Strong Arm technologies V-22 passive exoskeleton vest to reduce injuries while lifting a patient into the ambulance. Engineers relied heavily on motion-control ...

Herowear Chief Innovation Officer Matt Yandell will be speaking at the Safety Leadership Conference 2021, Nov. 9-11 in Cleveland, Ohio. He will present with Scott Clark, safety advancement and ...

Despite the ongoing debate around how open or resistant the industry is to accepting change, construction has long been a sector where innovation can significantly enhance safety and efficiency. One ...

Dr. Joseph Hitt from the Wearable Robotics Association believes exoskeletons for manufacturing is the most accessible avenue for the exoskeleton market. For the manufacturing industry, they offer ...

Exoskeletons have been a staple of the sci-fi imagination for decades: think Tony Stark's Iron Man outfit or Aliens' Ripley suiting up to shift containers (and battle the xenomorph queen). But those ...

In the U.S., employers and employees spend more than $100 billion annually on back issues resulting from on-the-job strain and injuries, and lower back pain is the second leading cause of worker ...