For heavy lifting, use exoskeletons with caution

You can wear an exoskeleton, but it won’t turn you into a superhero. Researchers report that that a commercially available exoskeleton relieved stress on the arms just as it was supposed to – but it increased stress on the back by more than 50 percent.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180420122816.htm

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