NWCDC 2019

TS3 | Exoskeletons: Personal Protective Equipment for Preventing Shoulder Injuries (Room Islander I)

Augmenting the human body with exoskeletons can prevent shoulder injuries while benefitting business processes, product quality, and productivity. The potential upside has increased interest in the impact of exoskeletons in the workplace. The presenters will explain how the devices work and how they benefit the human body and business practices. You’ll hear about the findings of research into the use of exoskeletons on construction, retail warehousing, and major-manufacturing shop floors, as well as related factors such as fatigue and employees working beyond safe limits.