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Department: Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE)
Date: June 18, 2026

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.
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