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Exoskeleton pilot project shows positive results::undefined

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 years ago (8 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 34 points 2 years ago (7 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

Yeah and that would reduce injuries a good amount too.

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