Exoskeletons look to redefine the limits of manufacturing workers by providing extra strength and stability to help eliminate fatigue and injuries. Exoskeleton research for industrial applications is a one of the fastest growing fields when it comes to wearable technologies. Exoskeletons can be used on construction...
SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- At the BMW assembly plant here, as many as 66 workers at any one time are leaping into the future with the help of wearable robotic devices. The Spartanburg plant is pioneering the use of exoskeleton vests -- motorized metal frameworks that employees...
First X3 rolls off line as BMW celebrates 25 years as U.S. manufacturer. BMW announced today a further $600 million investment in its manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, adding another 1,000 jobs by 2021 to the 9,000 already employed to assemble the X3, X4, X5, X6, and...
California based Pathway LLC, partnered with Levitate Technologies wins golden manus from nearly 550 applicants worldwide. At the 2017 Hannover Messe, plastic bearings expert igus announced the winners of its 8th manus awards for unique plastic bearing applications. An independent jury, with representatives from the research,...
In Brief This article discusses the use of exoskeleton technology to ergonomically reduce shoulder overexertion in employees who extend and raise their arms. It presents some potential benefits and safety challenges of using such technology to simultaneously protect workers and increase productivity.The benefits presented are quantified...