The worker in the robot suit: New industrial orders reignite exoskeleton interest

The worker in the robot suit: New industrial orders reignite exoskeleton interest

“It’s been a technology without a clear customer for about a decade, but wearable robotic suits are finally finding a market in legacy manufacturing and construction.

Robotic exoskeletons are back in the news after Ford ordered 75 robotic suits from Ekso Bionics, as reported by my colleague.

The Ford deal follows successful trials of Ekso’s EksoVest, one of the company’s newer enterprise offerings targeting manufacturing and industries that require workers to lift heavy loads, such as large tools. The pitch is reduced strain on employees resulting in fewer injuries…”

http://www.impactlab.net/2018/08/14/the-worker-in-the-robot-suit-new-industrial-orders-reignite-exoskeleton-interest/

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http://www.impactlab.net/2018/08/14/the-worker-in-the-robot-suit-new-industrial-orders-reignite-exoskeleton-interest/