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Emily Keller, a doctoral student in robotics at the Locomotor Control Systems Lab, University of Michigan, demonstrates the knee exoskeletons on the steps outside of the Ford Robotics Building at U-M.
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Versatile knee exoskeleton for lifting safely despite fatigue

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The exoskeleton has been shown to help counteract fatigue in lifting and carrying tasks.

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