Comment on Exoskeleton pilot project shows positive results
fiah@discuss.tchncs.de 8 months ago
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 8 months ago
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.
fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 8 months ago
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.