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Let's be honest, if these things become commonplace in shipyards - we are all going to want one.

• XorNot 12y ago
  There's pretty much no reason not to use them everywhere. Every construction site on the planet would benefit from augmented workers. A ridiculous amount of heavy lifting is still involved in putting up just normal buildings, and an injured worker is a big cost and set back.
  • dvcc 12y ago
    Family is in heavy construction, and I think there might be a bit of a misconception on what holds workers back - its not weight. The most common complaint that I hear is that between climbing and harnesses, flexibility suffers. Adding in an exoskeleton would probably not be the best idea in that case.
• Shivetya 12y ago
  just an extension of all the work being put towards getting people who suffer disabilities back into regular life. I have seen some "suits" that help people walk again, talk about giving freedom back.