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Hyundai shows off exoskeleton robot to help assembly line workers
When it comes to building cars, not every job is as easy as screwing in a few bolts or installing a panel. Often, assembly lines call for workers to do their job while reaching over their heads, which can put a strain on the arms, shoulders and other joints. That's where some companies, including Hyundai, see robots as a helping hand.
The South Korean automaker debuted its Wearable Vest Exoskeleton on Wednesday with the goal of transforming how workers complete overhead assemblies. Hyundai says the debut comes after it ran two pilot programs at US production plants with successful results.
The exoskeleton, "Vex" for short, is worn like a backpack and doesn't include a battery. Instead, the contraption mimics the human shoulder joint with multiple link points that create extra leverage. Since there's no battery, it also doesn't weigh a lot. Hyundai said the whole getup tips the scales at 5.5 pounds.
(Score: 4, Touché) by EvilSS on Thursday September 05 2019, @11:45PM (1 child)
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Friday September 06 2019, @04:17PM
It is nice to add exoskeletons to humans to improve
productivitycomfortprofits.The next logical improvement would be to remove the humans from the exoskeletons.
Why is it so difficult to break a heroine addiction?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 05 2019, @11:52PM (13 children)
It's time to make a DIY exoskeleton that can support hauling big weapons, or thick steel armor. Before the government bans everything.
Lightweight and unpowered is nice but a battery can let you do much more for a short time. Like mow down a group of hostiles.
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Friday September 06 2019, @12:56AM (5 children)
Do you usually have that many of them around you?
https://www.youtube.com/@ProfSteveKeen https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 06 2019, @01:32AM (4 children)
The motherfucker's an AC, what you expect?
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Friday September 06 2019, @01:56AM (3 children)
The weekend. Thanks God is Friday!
https://www.youtube.com/@ProfSteveKeen https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 06 2019, @02:14AM (1 child)
I'm no friday, fool.
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Friday September 06 2019, @09:54AM
No God either
https://www.youtube.com/@ProfSteveKeen https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 1) by shrewdsheep on Friday September 06 2019, @09:38AM
Howdy, Robinson!
(Score: 2) by PartTimeZombie on Friday September 06 2019, @01:29AM (3 children)
Why? Surely you're not at war with the old guy that lives over the back fence?
Why would you need to haul big weapons, or thick steel armor?
What is it you're so frightened of?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 06 2019, @12:29PM
Bears and packs of wolves.
(Score: 4, Funny) by richtopia on Friday September 06 2019, @01:47PM
Aliens.
https://alienanthology.fandom.com/wiki/Caterpillar_P-5000_Powered_Work_Loader [fandom.com]
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Friday September 06 2019, @04:13PM
Pokemons
Why is it so difficult to break a heroine addiction?
(Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 06 2019, @02:40AM (2 children)
Hmmmm this guy seems unstable. Should we be calling this one in folks? Keep on your toes in case he decides to go "Walmart".
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday September 06 2019, @08:12AM
Where is your closest one?
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Friday September 06 2019, @04:14PM
I'm old enough to remember when it was called Postal instead of Walmart.
My how times change.
Now get off my lawn!
I've got Powdered Armor!
Why is it so difficult to break a heroine addiction?