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February 14, 2019

Robotics company says its exoskeleton suit will transform the construction industry

  • The suit could extend the work life of aging workers whose bodies have taken a toll over the years.
    • By LYNN PORTER
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Image provided by Sarcos Robotics [enlarge]
    The Guardian XO Max suit allows a worker to lift 200 pounds all day long.

    Starting in 2020, Sarcos Robotics said contractors can lease from it an exoskeleton suit that lets a worker lift up to 200 pounds repeatedly without straining their muscles.


     
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