Redefining Healthcare: Exoskeleton Technology For Patient Handling And Surgical Support

There is a developing trend of occupational exoskeletons finding a home in medical facilities. Taking care of others is neither cheap nor easy. Nurses and caregivers who engage in patient transfer and handling are perpetually at risk of career-ending injuries.When one thinks of a “medical exoskeleton,” one typically thinks of a physical augmentation device worn by a patient. Occupational exoskeletons are usually found in factories and warehouses. However, occupational wearables for medical staff are devices meant to ease the burdens of caregivers, nurses, and doctors. They are positioned at the intersection between medical and industrial devices but the community considers them to be occupational wearable ergonomic solutions used within a medical setting.