Warehouse workers test wearable robot suits to prevent back pain
NCT ID NCT07561112
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether wearing a back-support exoskeleton during daily warehouse work can reduce back pain, sick leave, and discomfort. About 90 full-time workers in a Danish warehouse will either use the exoskeleton or continue normal work for 18 months. Researchers will track pain, productivity, and how well workers accept the device.
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Aalborg University
Aalborg, 9000, Denmark
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What this could mean
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Active substance
IX Back AIR passive back-support exoskeleton (a wearable device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that exoskeletons reduce back pain and sick leave in physically demanding jobs, improving worker well-being.
What could go wrong
This is an early real-world study with only 90 workers, so results may not apply to all jobs. The exoskeleton might be uncomfortable or not reduce injuries as hoped.
Conditions
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