Work in Transition – People Remain at the Center of Industrial Performance
Industry is constantly evolving. Production facilities are becoming smarter, processes more efficient, and automation is taking over more and more tasks. Yet one thing remains unchanged: people continue to play a central role, not out of mere necessity, but quite intentionally. They are and remain a decisive factor in value creation. At the same time, the human body reaches its limits in many work processes. This is precisely where suitable tools come into play – and today these also include exoskeletons.
Employees in production, assembly, and logistics move components daily, operate machines, assemble components, and perform precise work steps. Many of these activities are physically demanding. Overhead work, prolonged standing, working in a bent posture, or constantly repeating movements are still part of everyday work.
No single movement poses the greatest challenge. What is crucial is their sum. What is barely noticeable over minutes develops into an enormous strain on the back, shoulders, legs, and the entire musculoskeletal system over hours and years. Exoskeletons serve as intelligent support that relieves the burden on people.
Wie Exoskelette Ärzte und Chirurgen im OP unterstützen
Exoskelette sind körpergetragene Assistenzsysteme, die biomechanische Lasten im muskuloskelettalen System gezielt umverteilen. Sie reduzieren statische Muskelarbeit und unterstützen die aufrechte sowie stabilisierte Körperhaltung während langandauernder Eingriffe.
Wichtig ist dabei: Sie greifen nicht in den chirurgischen Workflow ein, sondern unterstützen ausschließlich die körperliche Ebene der Arbeit.
Dadurch ergeben sich:
- Reduktion der statischen Muskelaktivität (insbesondere Rücken- und Schulterstreckmuskulatur)
- Entlastung der paravertebralen Muskulatur bei flexionsgeprägten OP-Haltungen
- Verringerung axialer Belastung auf die Lendenwirbelsäule
- Reduktion der muskulären Daueranspannung im Schulter-Nacken-Komplex
- Stabilisierung der posturalen Kontrolle während präziser Eingriffe
Das Ziel ist klar: Ergonomische Unterstützung ohne Einschränkung der chirurgischen Präzision oder Bewegungsfreiheit. Speziell für langandauernde Stehtätigkeiten können Lösungen wie der Chairless Chair einen zusätzlichen Beitrag zur Entlastung leisten. Durch seine sitzähnliche Unterstützung werden Beine, Knie und Rücken entlastet, während die volle Bewegungsfreiheit und die Anforderungen des chirurgischen Arbeitsalltags erhalten bleiben.
In der Praxis bewährt
Auch im klinischen Alltag hat sich der Chairless Chair bereits bewährt. Das nebenstehende Video zeigt Prof. Dr. Kaisidis, Chefarzt der Klinik für Schulterchirurgie vom Roten Kreuz der Frankfurter Rotkreuz-Kliniken und erläutert, warum der Chairless Chair bei langandauernden operativen Eingriffen eine sinnvolle ergonomische Unterstützung ist.
Weitere Einblicke finden Sie auf den Instagram- und TikTok-Kanälen von @prof.dr.kaisidis
Benefits of Exoskeletons in Industrial Applications
The use of such assistance systems can be observed in numerous industrial scenarios, such as overhead assembly work, the
screwing and joining of components along production lines, in logistical picking processes, or at permanently standing inspection and quality stations. Support is provided directly during the movement sequence and does not require any adaptation of existing processes.
The key benefits of each exoskeleton at a glance:
- Support for overhead activities
- Support for standing work positions
- Reduction of physical strain during repetitive processes
- Relief for central muscle groups in the back, shoulder, and leg areas
- Stabilization of consistent movement quality in the
work process - Integration into existing work structures without adapting processes
This creates an effective component of modern workplace design that contributes to the stabilization of processes and the long-term relief of the musculoskeletal system.
Developed for industrial everyday use
An exoskeleton can only create real added value if it integrates seamlessly into existing work processes. That's why noonee doesn't focus on the most complex technologies possible, but on solutions that have proven themselves and work in everyday work.
Our exoskeletons have been developed for real industrial requirements. They are lightweight, comfortable to wear and
support people exactly where physical stress occurs, without changing work processes or restricting freedom of movement.
The result is an ergonomics solution that is accepted,
works intuitively and naturally integrates into existing production, assembly, and logistics processes.
Experience exoskeletons in industry – directly in your own work environment
Every workplace is different, so an individual examination of the respective activities is worthwhile. Exoskeletons best unfold their potential where physical stresses arise daily and accumulate over hours.
Would you like to find out how exoskeletons can specifically support your production, assembly and logistics? Then talk to our experts. Together we will analyze your requirements, identify suitable
solutions and, if desired, enable a test phase directly in your working environment.
Contact us now and test modern exoskeleton solutions in your own work environment.