Paexo Shoulder / Ottobock
Exoskeletons can relieve the physical strain on workers - for example in industry - and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. There are different solutions for this, depending on the activity and the stressed body region: The "Paexo Shoulder" from Ottobock provides support for overhead work by transferring the weight of the arms to the hips using a mechanical pulley system.
Photo: Ars Electronica - Robert Bauernhansl
Paexo Shoulder / Ottobock
Exoskeletons can relieve the physical strain on workers - for example in industry - and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. There are different solutions for this, depending on the activity and the stressed body region: The "Paexo Shoulder" from Ottobock provides support for overhead work by transferring the weight of the arms to the hips using a mechanical pulley system.
Photo: Ars Electronica - Robert Bauernhansl