Exoskeletons Poised for Wider Use by Injured Workers

The use of exoskeletons to treat injured workers is catching on slowly, but medical application of the devices could get a boost as they are used more frequently for improving productivity in the workplace, one expert said. Exoskeletons are wearable, mechanical structures that enhance the user’s natural power. Models including the Indego and ReWalk have helped paraplegic patients walk again. Workers’ comp payers have covered exoskeletons in a small but growing number of cases. At the same time, exoskeletons are being used in industries such as manufacturing and construction. ...