October 09, 2023
Exoskeletons, in some uses, are simple, lightweight, comfortable and easy-to-use, however there can be risks such as friction and shear injury from contact with body regions.
Given the fact that construction workers are at t high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). many companies are turning to exoskeletons, both passive and active, to alleviate injuries.
Passive exoskeletons support a posture or movement using unpowered mechanisms (e.g., springs, dampers, or counterbalance forces), whereas active exoskeletons involve powered force/torque generating elements (e.g., electric motors, pneumatics, or hydraulics).
A NIOSH Science blog, published a study, that looked into In a study preventing MSK injuries using exoskeletons. The articles notes the increasing interest in the use of wearable exoskeletons in the prevention