Do you have questions about buying an exoskeleton for positions where heavy loads are carried? We give you all the information you need to better understand and make your choice!
What is an exoskeleton?
According to the Larousse definition, an exoskeleton is an articulated piece of equipment equipped with a motor that can be attached to a limb to facilitate its movements. In truth, an exoskeleton is slightly more complex than that. Today, there are all types of them, for all parts of the body, and all equally different from each other.
An exoskeleton can be passive or active. The main characteristic of a passive exoskeleton is that it does not have a motor. These devices are designed in such a way that, using springs, blades, rubber bands or other components, they transfer to other parts of the body the mechanical energy produced by movement or gravity. These are exoskeletons that are most often used for very precise and repetitive tasks and movements. For example, they can provide support to a person who works with their arms in the air or to a person who does a lot of repetitive flexes.
One active exoskeleton It has mechanical components such as motors, mechanics, electronic components or even embedded intelligence that allows it to intelligently detect body movements. It is capable of providing its user with a real mechanical support and energy coming from these mechanical elements.
An exoskeleton does not allow you to carry more weight and does not carry the loads for you.
An exoskeleton, if it is not connected to a fixed point on the ground, does not provide additional strength to its user. The stresses will still be borne by the user, but transferred to another part of the body. It is then the load distribution that is changed.
In short, An exoskeleton is not made to increase the strength of its user or to carry a load for you, but rather to avoid weakening the body during exercise.
LThe Japet exoskeleton.W+, an exoskeleton adapted to the carrying of heavy loads
The Japet.W exoskeleton is the perfect example of an active exoskeleton that will relieve stress and especially to relieve the operator who wears it. It is suitable for carrying heavy loads. Thanks to its motors and intelligence, it follows the movements of the body and absorbs shocks in place of the spine.
Certified medical device, it was studied during studies supervised by doctors. It has proven its effect on the relief of lower back pain, its ability to reduce the time spent in risky postures and finally, it has shown that muscular activity remains unchanged during its use: no risk of weight loss!
To find out more about exoskeleton recommendations, find the INRS recommendations on their site.
