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Mar 2025
32m 12s

Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?

Jennifer Swanson/Jeff Gonyea
About this episode

You may know that some animals have exoskeletons, but why would a human want to build an exoskeleton? Perhaps if robots are involved. Take a listen to Bill Billotte, executive director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence as he talks to us about the usefulness of exosuits and exoskeletons in work environments. 

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This week's challenge is to think about this question: Identify 3 jobs where you can use an exoskeleton. What type of exoskeleton would you build?

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