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Amin Yazdani & Marcus Yung
Abstract
Exoskeletons help augment worker strength and may reduce the effects of physically demanding work; however, health benefits alone may not necessarily facilitate its adoption by organizations. Through a survey study with 40 construction workers who used an exoskeleton over multiple shifts, workers believed exoskeletons were usable and beneficial for prolonged overhead work. A subsequent systematic review suggests that quality and productivity impacts of exoskeleton use are dependent on task characteristics.