Exoskeletons are a term used in the fields of Industry and Factory 4.0, robotics and health and care. They refer to wearable assistive systems that support the body like an outer shell. The aim of exoskeletons is to increase physical strength and reduce strain. In industry in particular, they make heavy physical labour easier, for example when lifting and carrying loads. This reduces injuries and protects employees' labour.
An illustrative example: In a car workshop, fitters wear exoskeletons to relieve the strain on their arms and shoulders during overhead assembly work. The exoskeleton absorbs a large part of the weight and transfers it to the floor. This allows employees to work safely and without fatigue for longer periods of time.
Exoskeletons also help people with physical disabilities in care or rehabilitation programmes. For example, they make it possible to learn to walk again after an operation. Exoskeletons are therefore an important building block for physical relief and safety in the workplace and help to significantly improve the quality of life and work.
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