Despite the ongoing debate around how open or resistant the industry is to accepting change, construction has long been a sector where innovation can significantly enhance safety and efficiency. One ...

Exoskeletons, exosuits and wearable robots are slowly making their way into the construction industry. But this technology is much more prevalent than we may realize. These types of wearables have ...

Given the fact that construction workers are at t high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). many companies are turning to exoskeletons, both passive and active, to alleviate ...

Aiming to improve construction worker safety and efficiency, Louisiana State University (LSU) Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator Chao ...

In the U.S., employers and employees spend more than $100 billion annually on back issues resulting from on-the-job strain and injuries, and lower back pain is the second leading cause of worker ...

With safety being of paramount importance for workers on risky job sites, innovators within the construction industry have created exoskeletons for workers to wear for added stability and protection.

Repetitive overhead tasks are rough on the back and shoulders and can result in stress injuries over time. Finding more ergonomic ways to do these tasks is not always an option, and jobs such as ...

LSU and Rutgers University researchers are collaborating to develop an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to bring emerging robotic technologies, such as a wearable exoskeleton, to the ...