# Supportive Employee Exoskeleton Suits The 'EksoVest' Can Reduce Fatigue for Assembly Line Workers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eksovest References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/01/01/an-exoskeleton-built-to-keep-you-going/) The 'EksoVest' has been created with overhead assembly line workers in mind to provide them with a [supportive piece of equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-weighted-vest) that will help to reduce the instance of fatigue and potentially even injury. This is achieved by having the unit be worn on the body and offer support as they work under vehicles or other machinery. Users will experience five to 15 pounds of lift assistance, which will come in hand when applying fastener rivets or doing other tasks repetitively. The 'EksoVest' has been unveiled as part of a partnership with [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-ev-charging-station) to identify the capabilities of the equipment when it comes to those who work in factories to implement [bionic support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosystem-for-exoskeleton-technology) whenever desired or required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Supportive Employee Exoskeleton Suits:** Exoskeleton suits are revolutionizing the workplace by reducing the incidence of fatigue and injuries among assembly line workers. - **Bionic Support Equipment:** The development and implementation of bionic support technology in the workplace can have a profound impact on employee productivity and safety. - **Wearable Robotic Technology:** The use of wearable robotic technology promises to transform various industries by enhancing human abilities and performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturing stands to benefit significantly from the use of the 'EksoVest' and other exoskeleton suits to enhance the performance and safety of assembly line workers. - **Construction:** Exoskeleton suits have the potential to transform the construction industry by making it possible for workers to perform demanding tasks without risking fatigue or injury. - **Logistics and Warehousing:** The use of wearable robotic technology can revolutionize the logistics and warehousing industry by making it possible for workers to perform repetitive tasks more safely and efficiently. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supportive Exoskeleton Labor Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cray-x.md) - [Assistive Upper-Body Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upperbody-exoskeleton.md) - [Wearable Bodily Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pum-soft-exoskeleton.md) - [Worker Safety-Enhancing Wearable Robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-robot1.md) - [Ergonomic Fatigue Reduction Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-bionic-apogee.md) - [AI-Powered Ergonomic Workplace Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/german-bionic-smart-safetyvest.md) - [Portable Trail-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-omega.md) - [Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seniorsupporting-robotic-exoskeletons.md) - [Retail Exoskeleton Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/currys.md)