Benefit of exoskeleton use extends beyond fatigue reduction: study

A Texas A&M study of lower-back exoskeletons on construction workers found that the devices reduced fatigue while also improving workers' ability to recognize hazards on site. The research suggests exoskeleton benefits extend beyond just easing physical strain during demanding tasks.

College Station, TX — A recent study of construction worker use of lower-back exoskeletons found that in addition to experiencing less fatigue, workers also exhibited improved hazard recognition. Researchers at Texas A&M University asked 16 workers at a construction site in Louisiana to…

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