Use of Exoskeleton: Scaffold Assembly and Disassembly

We worked with Ramirent to assess physical load during Scaffold Assembly and Disassembly with and without an Exoskeleton. Brief findings with our ErgoAnalysis™ below.

Scaffold pictured above is unrelated to the case.

• Exoskeleton was more efficient help in the assembly phase

• The benefit of exoskeleton was particularly high while lifting in horizontal plane

• During assembly the exoskeleton also provided improvement of microbreaks

• Disassembly especially had increased right forearm muscle load while using exoskeleton

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The used exoskeleton was Ottobock Paexo Shoulder.

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