Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.90
July 19, 2024
…one million U.S. workers affected each year, Verve said. OSHA estimates that the costs associated with back injury claims, including medical expenses and lost wages, range from $40,000 to $80,000 per incident. SafeLift exosuit integrates with Verve Logic data analytics platform Developed at Harvard's Biodesign Lab, Verve Motion’s SafeLift exosuit, which was used in the study, is a soft exosuit designed for industrial use. Tailored to each worker and task, the exosuit offers adaptive assistance by combining real-time motion sensing with robotic support. It functions like a lightweight backpack, reducing back strain by about 40% during a typical workday and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.84
June 26, 2020
…yet know whether those claims will be governed by OSHA and worker compensation or the courts. 'Get back to work, and good luck' If there is light at the end of the tunnel, it’s that some potential solutions are coming to market from materials handling technology providers. Make no mistake: This is an emerging area, and there’s no guarantee any of these solutions will create the bullet-proof, safe operating environment we will all strive for. Nor is this a comprehensive list: New emails are showing up in our inbox daily. However, the following companies are developing solutions for factories and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.48
November 29, 2022
…the ladder, the bottom rung, he shattered his ankle. OSHA classifies it as a hazardous workplace injury.” “Workers' comp rates are projected to increase by an annual $25,000 over the next five years,” he added. “So it’s a six-figure expense for just that one business from missing one single bottom rung of the ladder, and unfortunately, you hear stories of people falling off a roof or other terrible accidents that are life-changing or in some cases life lost. So that’s the No. 1 thing you get to eliminate with the drone by having people on the ground.” Automated technologies attract…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.39
August 05, 2022
…fatalities, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Utilities inspection and maintenance are dangerous and often occur in difficult weather conditions. Sarcos' Guardian XT, which recently completed beta development, is a roughly humanoid design with two arms and stereo cameras that can be mounted in a lift basket for work at height while keeping the operator safely on the ground. The Guardian DX is a variant for the defense industry. With HP Reverb virtual reality goggles, hand controllers, and 3D motion-capture technology from Xsens, I was able to look through the cameras and move the seven degree-of-freedom robot…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.02
January 13, 2021
…also for their existing facilities.” Fending for itself With OSHA reporting that about 25% of all warehouse injuries occurring on the loading dock, worker safety is an ongoing concern for all DC and fulfillment center operators. With new challenges like social distancing, contactless transactions and outbreak-related health issues added to the list, those safety concerns exacerbated further in 2020. Mike Pilgrim, president at Systems LLC, says end-to-end dock management systems help companies rest easier, knowing that this area of their operations is as safe as it is productive. These systems incorporate vehicle restraints, dock levelers, dock doors, lights and other…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.46
July 28, 2023
…now you can enforce policies to make sure that OSHA guidelines are being followed, such as a driver walking around a truck to make sure its wheels are in good shape. Our system can collect infrastructure data. We found at a customer site cracks in the floor after investigating a shock and vibration report suggesting that a driver was dropping pallets. Telematics is about risk mitigation and training operators. Another aspect is visualization at a higher level, to equipment and facility utilization. We describe it as a financial solution, since it includes the number of trucks for purchasing, leasing, or…
