Humans have built cranes capable of lifting ridiculously heavy objects and moving them around with ease. We have also designed massive ships to transport large, heavy cargo across thousands of miles ...

Training showing the correct way to lift heavy objects does not prevent back injuries, according to a systematic review. Back pain is a highly prevalent complaint and a cause of much suffering. In the ...

We have all seen vacuum pads picking up objects in factories or trade shows and probably give little thought as to how they pick up those objects. Some of us may assume they employ a vacuum to just ...

A new wearable exomuscle vest has been unveiled by ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology), a well-known public research university located in Switzerland. New Wearable Exomuscle Vest ...

Nothing beats lying on the sofa and gazing about with pride at the new home you just moved into. That is, unless the reason you’re lying on the sofa is because you strained your back moving furniture.

Robotics designers have a tough job in creating lifting "hands" for robotic machines and devices that have the strength to lift items that are heavy while having the ability to handle delicate objects ...