July 30, 2020
Leading German medical technology company Ottobock Industrials is revolutionising the capacity for manual overhead labour with an innovative wearable tech body suit, the Paexo Shoulder exoskeleton, which could provide major benefits for a vast range of different industries and professions in Australia. The upper body exoskeleton, which is now used in 500 plants and factories worldwide, has just launched in the Australian market following its initial release 18 months ago in Europe. Retailing for $6,900, the Paexo Shoulder is now in international use across many different regions including most countries in Europe, the US, Canada, Mexico and India. The suit has already been used in a number of industries, including manufacturing sectors such as shipbuilding, automotive, rail and aerospace; as well as construction & trade, and general maintenance and repair. It also has the potential to be used in farming and agriculture; food processing; engineering and any other profession that requires raised arm movements. How it…