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Podcast appearance by OEB Lab faculty

Developing safe and beneficial Exo Technology for the construction industry

Down With The Dig: Podcast by Ohio Laborers' District Council

OEB Lab faculty member Dr. Maury Nussbaum's first podcast appearance! Matt and Shella from Down With The Dig interviewed me and Dr. Carisa Harris from UC-Berkley about how practical exoskeletons and exosuits can be for the workers in the construction industry.

Exoskeletons by Dr. Carisa Harris and Dr. Maury Nussbaum

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Developing safe and beneficial Exo Technology for the construction industry

Exoskeletons and exosuits may have been around for years in other industries, but how practical are they in the construction industry? Luckily, Dr. Maury Nussbaum of Virginia Tech and Dr. Carisa Harris from UC-Berkley - are two experts working on finding the answer to that. They give their thoughts and findings in this episode of Down With The Dig. Listen and find out what this new technology is, what it could mean, and its impact on construction in the near future.

This podcast is for those building North America every day in the construction industry.

Podcasters Matt and Shella discuss a variety of topics and interview guests regarding trends in the construction and labor trades. The latest in protection, safety, training, and regulations.

A presentation of Ohio Laborers' District Council.