Wearable Exosuit Lessens Back Muscle Fatigue

Engineers combined the science of biomechanics and advances in wearable technology to create a smart, mechanized undergarment that serves as a back-assist exosuit. The clothing-like device supports human movement and posture and can reduce fatigue by an average of 29 to 47 percent in lower back muscles. The exosuit was designed for individuals who work in physically demanding fields and are at risk for back pain including medical professionals and frontline workers.