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Exoskeletons in construction:
Nice article posted to the Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin website & co-written by Prof. Zhenhua Zhu from UW-Madison & Mariya Sorenson, a construction manager with M.A. Mortenson.
They highlight 3 potential broad impacts of exos:
Nice article posted to the Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin website & co-written by Prof. Zhenhua Zhu from UW-Madison & Mariya Sorenson, a construction manager with M.A. Mortenson.
They highlight 3 potential broad impacts of exos:
1. Improving worker safety & fostering a better safety culture in the construction industry.
Exoskeletons can reduce fatigue, muscle strain & wear-and-tear injuries, which could lead to substantial cost savings.
Exoskeletons can reduce fatigue, muscle strain & wear-and-tear injuries, which could lead to substantial cost savings.
2. Alleviating the shortage of skilled construction workers.
Exoskeletons could help extend careers & attract candidates who might otherwise be deterred by physically demanding jobs.
Exoskeletons could help extend careers & attract candidates who might otherwise be deterred by physically demanding jobs.
🚀 5 years ago, I stumbled—somewhat unexpectedly—into the world of tech translation, commercialization & startups. It's been a wild & enriching adventure!
👨🏾🔬 As a scientist-turned-entrepreneur, this journey opened my eyes to the business world.
But...
👨🏾🔬 As a scientist-turned-entrepreneur, this journey opened my eyes to the business world.
But...
😡 Amidst all the positive learning & growth, there's one thing that truly gets under my skin: misleading marketing & unsubstantiated claims.
😬 Brace yourself: The wearable & assistive tech industry (think #exoskeletons, #prosthetics, sensors) is still plagued by this problem! Whether it's in clinical, occupational, sport, or recreational applications, we need to address it head-on.
Now...
Now...
