“The use of exoskeletons is increasing in the industrial field. They improve the ergonomics of the workplace and optimise the productive system”
TECNALIA creates modular, instrumented test benches that simulate the actual manufacturing process and assess exoskeleton performance for certain industrial tasks
Through the InteX initiative, “Next Generation Al Based Testbeds for Wearable Robotics”, TECNALIA creates and implements instrumented and modular test benches: they are used to simulate the customer’s specific manufacturing process, as well as to assess exoskeleton performance in certain tasks. Test benches allow the added value of an exoskeleton to be quantitatively measured without the need for on-site testing, which is costly and time-consuming at the manufacturer's premises.
The number of people with musculoskeletal conditions is increasing dramatically due to ageing. In Europe, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), mainly associated with different jobs, are the most common health problem. They are one of the main causes of temporary disability with a direct economic cost of more than € 205 billion a year.
Exoskeletons are part of an emerging technology that promises to revolutionise manufacturing by improving work quality and productivity. However, a series of pre-tests is required, prior to implementation.
Industrial benefits of exoskeletons
The use of exoskeletons is increasing in the industrial field. They improve the ergonomics of the workplace and optimise the productive system. However, before companies can benefit from the advantages of using exoskeletons, it is necessary to pre-validate that they are suitable for the specific tasks to be performed by the end user.
Therefore, a thorough prior assessment of numerous factors will need to be carried out, as well as an impact assessment of the introduction of exoskeletons in the workplace.
Our platforms are designed to assess and improve the safety, usability and performance of exoskeletons, while helping to promote their adoption and acceptance, inspiring end-user confidence.
