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Exoskeleton research: Relief, better quality, lower sickness absence rates

An interview with Dr. Urs Schneider, head of the "Medical and Bioproduction Technology" department at Fraunhofer IPA

20/01/2023

Photo: A person with an exoskeleton around the upper body lifts a box in a warehouse; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPA

Whether young or old – exoskeletons relieve employees with different physical conditions and keep them healthy in the long term. This is also confirmed by research.

Photo: Dr. Urs Schneider; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPA

Dr. Urs Schneider, head of the "Medical and Bioproduction Technology" department at Fraunhofer IPA

Photo: A person with exoskeleton on the upper body assembles a car overhead; Copyright: Fraunhofer IPA

Monotonous overhead work such as automotive assembly can also benefit from exoskeleton support.

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