As a result of this, I have been investigating wearable robots, also known as exoskeletons, to curb the predominance of WMSDs in the construction industry. “These exoskeletons are mechanical and ...

Challenges of using back exoskeletons in construction and manufacturing Workers in industries like construction and manufacturing often use back braces for lifting, while back exoskeletons ...

and he presents a working powered exoskeleton arm as a proof of his ideas. It’s a wonderful exercise in low-tech construction with hand tools and a drill press on pieces of aluminium and wood.