Erik Lamers
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Vanderbilt wearable exosuit that lessens back muscle fatigue could redesign the future of work
Vanderbilt University engineers have determined that their back-assist exosuit, a clothing-like device that supports human movement and posture, can reduce fatigue by an average of 29–47 percent in lower back muscles. The exosuit’s functionality presents a promising new development for individuals who work in physically demanding fields and are… Read MoreSep. 30, 2020
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Engineering professor builds his own super suit to reduce back stress
TV infomercials offer a world of potential solutions for back pain, but most of them have at least one of three problems — they’re unproven, unworkable or just plain unattractive. A team of Vanderbilt University engineers is changing that with a design that combines the science of biomechanics and advances… Read MoreAug. 1, 2017