by Paul Nicholson | Jul 19, 2021 | 6) Risk Reduction and Safety
Low-Profile Features in Design We have minimized snag risks in the design of our exosuit by keeping it low-profile and including features that keep straps/cables close to the body.
by McCade Freeman | Jul 19, 2021 | 6) Risk Reduction and Safety
Less Force Applied to Each Leg The force on the thighs is: Far below comfort thresholds we have measured in lab (Yandell et al. 2020) and Far below forces that damage skin or other biological tissues. The Apex applies forces similar to (or potentially less than)...
by Paul Nicholson | Jul 19, 2021 | 6) Risk Reduction and Safety
Compare the Force to Sitting in a Chair The forces on the butt/backside are very small relative to the forces felt during sitting. To provide quick, demonstrative estimate: Even if someone did 2,000 lifts per day (assuming peak forces of 200 N and 3 seconds per lift),...
