EL PASO, Texas, June 16 -- The University of Texas at El Paso issued the following news release:
EL PASO, Texas (June 18, 2026) - Wearable exoskeletons can help reduce physical strain in the workplace and protect employees from injury, but the technology has yet to achieve widespread adoption. A new study published in PLOS One by engineers at The University of Texas at El Paso may explain why: The technology is still too complex and cumbersome for everyday use.
Pennathur is an associate professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and System Engineering who leads a UTEP lab focused on human performance and behavior. One of its goals is to help workers in high-strain industries like health care, manufacturing and construction....