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Workstations and Ergonomics

Can Exoskeletons Enhance Ergonomics in Manufacturing?

A new study by researchers at the University of Santa Clara examines whether exoskeletons can help workers on the assembly line.

Fatemeh Davoudi Kakhki Ph.D.

February 27, 2026

The study focuses on the advantages and difficulties encountered when users wear a back-support exoskeleton during manual material handling tasks. In addition, the research offers a statistical comparison of the participants’ physical exertion and the biomechanical effort they perceive while engaging in these tasks.

Automotive Industry

Hyundai and Kia Invent Exoskeleton to Reduce Shoulder Strain

The device can reduce shoulder load by up to 60 percent.

February 6, 2025

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have invented a “wearable robot” that promises to increase worker efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

High-Tech Gloves Give Workers a Helping Hand

Assistive glove helps foundry workers grip castings and handle power tools.

John Sprovieri

August 10, 2023

To improve ergonomics, Waupaca Foundry is using an innovative adaptive technology to support workers who manually grind castings.

Exosuits Ease Back Strain

Matthew Marino

January 24, 2023

A few years ago, I worked with a warehouse stocker named John who had injured his back and was looking to get back to full duty. His job was important to him because he had a family to support, which included taking care of an adult son with special needs.

Lockheed Cuts Production Time by 20 to 40 Percent

Five Things: Aerospace Assembly

October 15, 2021

Engineers at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works recently completed a prototype aircraft article that demonstrates how transformational technologies can enable aircraft components to be built more than 50 percent faster, reducing total production time by 20 to 40 percent.

Exoskeletons Aid Assemblers at Truck Plant

Workers at IVECO’s assembly plant in Brescia, Italy, get mechanical help on the line.

Davide Davò

June 12, 2020

New manufacturing technology should do more than just increase output, efficiency and quality. It should also improve the working conditions and health of the employees.

Manufacturing Fact vs. Science Fiction

Here’s a look at some manufacturing technologies of today that were once predicted in science fiction stories

John Sprovieri

May 16, 2019

Many technologies that we take for granted today were originally "invented" in science fiction. These include mobile phones, smart watches, tablet computers, holograms, electric submarines, antidepressants, radio, television, nuclear weapons, lasers, video conferencing, credit cards, wireless headphones, self-driving cars, unmanned aerial vehicles, escalators, radar, automatic doors, Tasers, virtual reality, space travel, individually targeted advertising, and even insect-derived foods.