Exoskeleton pilot project shows positive results::undefined

  • fiah@discuss.tchncs.de
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    it has been shown that the MATE-XT upper limb exoskeleton and the MATE-XB lumbar device can reduce users’ effort by up to 30 percent

    I guess every little bit helps, but I thought they’d be shooting for something like 50+% at least

    • LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world
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      Hey, a 30% increase is the difference between carrying a 100 pound load in my arms and a 70 pound load. I’d definitely want that bonus at my stagehand job, it’d make carpentry more bearable. Especially given how weak I am in general.

        • LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world
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          Yee, like I was saying. If I’m supposed to carry a 100 pound object, say a section of stage, having 30 pounds of that offloaded would make the task that much easier and bearable.

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            Management will say that they if they can offload 30% then we can increase the weight carried by the employee by 40%.

            • LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world
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              Luckily it’s a union job so there wouldn’t be any of that lol. Other industries and workplaces though would absolutely abuse it, not naming any Amazons- I mean names.

      • Tire@lemmy.ml
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        Yeah and that would reduce injuries a good amount too.

      • fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com
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        Especially if it aided in static lift. Think of if it could lock your arm overhead, so that 20lbs item’s weight is on your shoulders instead of your arms.