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Research Articles

The compatibility of exoskeletons in perioperative environments and workflows: an analysis of surgical team members’ perspectives and workflow simulation

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Pages 674-694 | Received 01 Mar 2023, Accepted 15 Jul 2023, Published online: 26 Jul 2023

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