Exoskeleton pilot project shows positive results

https://www.insidelogistics.ca/ergonomics/exoskeleton-pilot-project-shows-positive-results-187073/

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16 Comments

fiah@discuss.tchncs.de · 26 pts · 2y (8 replies)

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 · 34 pts · 2y (7 replies)

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.

optissima@lemmy.ml · 21 pts · 2y (4 replies)

A 30% increase from 70 is 91lb, a 30% decrease from 100 is 70.

gmtom@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y

I think that's the point, it makes a 100lb load feel like 70lb

LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y (2 replies)

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.

Herowyn@jlai.lu · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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 · 3 pts · 2y

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 · 8 pts · 2y

Yeah and that would reduce injuries a good amount too.

fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com · 3 pts · 2y

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.

Lmaydev@programming.dev · 12 pts · 2y (5 replies)

I just want to be able to sit wherever I am without there having to be chairs around.

sockenklaus@sh.itjust.works · 13 pts · 2y (1 reply)
JungleJim@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 2y

Never knew I wanted this. I'll add it to the list of cyborg enhancements I'd be okay with, like camera eyes, a thumb drive thumb and deployable roller skate feet.

redcalcium@lemmy.institute · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

It'll look dorky af though

Lmaydev@programming.dev · 6 pts · 2y

I'm well past trying to look cool. Just wanna sit haha

cmbabul@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y

Chair pants!

JustUseMint@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y

One step closer to Armored Core