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A robot helper for lifting heavy things overhead

Original Title

Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Hybrid Active-Passive Upper-Body Exoskeleton for Overhead Load Assistance

doi:10.1109/ROBIO66223.2025.11375874
20%

Lower Quality

Methodology score · 20/100

Cross Sectional Human
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Scientists made a robot suit that helps your arms and back when you lift heavy things above your head. It uses motors and springs to do some of the work for you.

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