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First Responder-Focused Exo Games Brings Students and Experts Together – Podcast
Exoskeletons have high potential to support first responders, including reducing pain or risk of injury for those who work in fields like fire response, bomb disposal, and other critical areas of public safety. With the goal of supporting people on… more
Industry sectors:
Quality, ASTM Headquarters News

Update
Exoskeleton Maintenance Standard Would Focus on Workplace Health
ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee (F48) is developing a proposed standard that will provide guidance for maintaining exoskeletons. According to ASTM member Matthew Dickinson, the proposed standard (WK89778) will be focused on… more
Industry sectors:
Safety

Update
New Standard for Use of Exoskeletons for Return-to-Work
ASTM International’s exoskeletons and exosuits committee (F48) has approved a new standard that will help determine how exoskeletons can assist workers returning to work after an injury or illness. The new standard (F3579) will discuss the potential… more
Industry sectors:
Medical