Workers wearing an exosuit experienced a 62% reduction in total strain and sprain injuries, a study examining hundreds of thousands or work hours shows.
HeroWear, an occupational exoskeleton provider, conducted a longitudinal safety data study from five distribution centers over eight to 23 months and a combined 311,000 work hours.
It found a 62% reduction in total strain and sprain injuries among workers who wore the Apex 2 exosuit. The flexible, back-assist exosuit is designed to function like an extra set of back muscles to limit strain, fatigue and discomfort. According to the suit’s maker,