The prototype exoskeletons were developed by NUS Biorobotics Lab at the Department of Biomedical Engineering. These suits assist with heavy lifting and repetitive tasks. Solidiers used them for packing 300,000 National Day Parade packs. The exoskeletons have been trialed with baggage handlers at Changi Airport and chemical plant workers. ‘With more societies facing the challenging of an ageing population, we need to start protecting our workers against injury whilst they are young,’ says Assoc Prof Yu Haoyong. Credit: NUS College of Design and Engineering

NUS Biorobotics Lab prepared a 5.4kg back support exoskeleton for soldiers to carry heavy loads during the packing process By wearing the exoskeleton like a backpack, it eases the physical strain on the soldier’s back and knee joints. Credit: MustShareNews

The exoskeleton is donned like a harness, aidong the soldier’s movements and alleviating strain on the back and joints. This device helps to maintain a comfortable posture for the wearer and lowers the risk of injury when lifting heavy boxes. Credit: The Straits Times

Soldiers are utilizing exoskeleton suits to do all the heavy lifting while assembling 300,000 parade packs into boxes for Singapore’s National Day. Credit: CNA

During the NDP packing operation, an exoskeleton suit has made the SAF personnel’s job slightly easier by helping to lighten the loads on his back when carrying boxes. Credit: AsiaOne