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Buyer's guides for
industrial exoskeletons

Practical articles for HSE managers, operations directors and procurement teams evaluating exoskeletons — no vendor affiliation, no sales agenda.

Logistics & Warehousing

Logistics & Warehousing

Back support for picking, palletising and repetitive lifting in high-throughput environments.

Manufacturing & Industry

Manufacturing & Industry

Static postures, assembly lines and shoulder support for production environments.

Construction & Shipyard

Construction & Shipyard

Overhead work, heavy lifting and durability requirements in outdoor and marine environments.

Healthcare & Nursing

Healthcare & Nursing

Patient handling, static posture support and fatigue reduction in clinical environments.

Exoskeleton Technology

Exoskeleton Technology

Passive vs. active systems, soft suits, AI matching and the future of wearable robotics.

Ergonomics & Regulation

Ergonomics & Regulation

DGUV guidelines, EU Machinery Regulation, EPT standards and compliance frameworks.

Deploy & Decide

Deploy & Decide

Trial programmes, pilot frameworks and the path from test to full deployment.

Buyer's Guide

Device selection, procurement checklists and vendor-neutral comparison frameworks.

ROI & Cost Savings

ROI & Cost Savings

How injury cost models, productivity, cost-of-inaction and ROI turn a safety initiative into a boardroom decision.

Latest articles

Exoskeleton Technology

Exoskeleton battery life hours: what to expect

Exoskeleton battery life hours depend on load, duty cycle and temperature, and spec-sheet figures are measured under conditions the manufacturer chose.

10 November 2026

Ergonomics & Regulation

Ergonomic risk factors in manual assembly

Why a posture snapshot can miss the main risk: how repetition, force, duration, recovery and mixed-model variation shape strain on the line.

10 November 2026

Are exoskeletons worth it at work? A guide

So, are exoskeletons worth it at work? Sometimes. They pay off for specific tasks, when the device is chosen and tested with care.

9 November 2026

Ergonomics & Regulation

Exoskeletons for manual handling: effects and trials

How to assess task fit, run an ergonomic trial and use worker feedback before deciding whether an exoskeleton suits your manual handling work.

9 November 2026

Manufacturing & Industry

What exoskeletons can do for welding and grinding work

What to assess before choosing an exoskeleton for welding and grinding: posture, fatigue, PPE fit and how a workplace trial settles the choice.

8 November 2026

Manufacturing & Industry

Exoskeletons for automotive assembly line ergonomics

What to assess before choosing an exoskeleton for an automotive assembly line, from ergonomics and task fit to specifications and worker experience.

7 November 2026

Ergonomics & Regulation

Manual handling risk assessment template

A manual handling risk assessment template is only as good as the duties it reflects. In Great Britain, those come from the 1992 Regulations.

6 November 2026

Manufacturing & Industry

Back exoskeleton support in manufacturing and logistics

In manufacturing, choosing a back exoskeleton starts with the work, not the device.

6 November 2026

Exoskeleton Technology

Exoskeleton arms: what they are and how to choose

In industry, exoskeleton arms are wearable devices that support the worker’s arms, usually at the shoulder, so overhead work costs less effort.

5 November 2026

Deploy & Decide

Exoskeleton proof of concept: evaluate fit before adoption

A careful evaluation prevents costly mistakes: the exoskeleton that looks most supportive in a demonstration may be the wrong fit for the job.

4 November 2026