Manual material handling is the moving of objects unaided by mechanical devices. Manual material handling include activities like pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, and lowering. At Purdue ...

Today, in the construction industry, there is a rapid change in the way building projects are approached. Amongst these is the innovation of vacuum lifting robots. The modern high-tech machines, ...

Injuries from manual handling of tasks are reduced through ergonomic ... Soter devices worn on the shoulder, headset, helmet, and/or back monitor the risk of injury in real-time.