LEBANON, Ind. — Need help lifting wood, assembling boxes, installing cabinets, closets, or in other ways handling heavy parts? Applications requiring a long reach? If so, this new tool might be of ...

Repetitive overhead tasks are rough on the back and shoulders and can result in stress injuries over time. Finding more ergonomic ways to do these tasks is not always an option, and jobs such as ...

Exoskeletons are emerging as a powerful ergonomics tool, but questions remain about fit, task matching, worker acceptance, and long-term impact. Here’s what safety leaders should weigh before adopting ...

If you have ever spent a full day lifting, drilling overhead or bending over a conveyor belt, you know how quickly fatigue sets in. That is exactly where industrial exoskeletons come in. These ...

Some really promising research has been published lately in support of the new exoskeletons, and, I admit, I’m intrigued by these devices. Who wouldn’t want to be made a bit stronger? (Ok, so ...