Exoskeletons: taking off the strain?
Article
2017
16
27-30
digitalisation ; human-system interface ; robots ; risk assessment ; work load ; repetitive strain injury ; exoskeletons ; trade union document
Technology
English
"Seen as somewhat futuristic, there is a certain amount of hype about (powered) exoskeletons in the media. On paper, these devices are seen as a way of making strenuous or repetitive tasks easier for their users. But is that really the case? What side effects do they have? A spotlight on these new-style devices."
Digital;Paper
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