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IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors Volume 7, 2019 - Issue 3-4: Occupational Exoskeletons, Guest Editors: Maury A. Nussbaum, Brian D. Lowe, Michiel de Looze, Carisa Harris-Adamson, Marty Smets
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Impacts of Using Passive Back Assist and Shoulder Assist Exoskeletons in a Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector Environment

Matthew MarinoPractice Lead for Wearable Technology & Exoskeletons – Ergonomics and Innovative Solutions Team, Briotix Health LP, Portland, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 281-290 | Received 05 Sep 2018, Accepted 15 Jul 2019, Published online: 08 Aug 2019

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