How Can Exoskeletons Help Me in My Everyday Work?

Exoskeletons are wearable devices that support and enhance the body are emerging as game-changers for people in physically demanding jobs. By reducing the strain on muscles and joints, these modern “power suits” help prevent fatigue and injuries. Repetitive motions, awkward postures, and heavy lifting are leading causes of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Exoskeleton technology offers a practical solution: it bears part of the load of repetitive work, improves ergonomics in awkward positions, and reduces physical discomfort. Below, we explore four real-world stories one for each Skelex product showing how these exoskeletons bring comfort, safety, and long-term well-being to everyday work.

Ton the Dairy Farmer – Shoulder Support with Skelex 360

Ton is a Dutch dairy farmer who works in a swing-over milking setup. For years, repetitive arm-lifting during milking left him with chronic shoulder pain and sleepless nights. After adopting the Skelex 360, that pain disappeared.

"I’ve had shoulder pain for years. Since I started using the exoskeleton, the pain is gone and for the first time in a long while, I can sleep through the night.”

The Skelex 360 supports his arms during long periods of overhead work and fits easily into different barn layouts. By offloading the weight of his arms, it relieves muscle strain, allowing him to complete daily tasks with far less discomfort. Passive shoulder exoskeletons like this have been shown to reduce muscle effort significantly, helping farmers like Ton work smarter and with less fatigue.

Tanja the Elderly Care Nurse – Lower-Back Support with Skelex Edge

Tanja works in elderly care, lifting and turning patients throughout each shift. Before using the Skelex Edge, she would finish work with an aching lower back.

“Before, I’d finish a shift with an aching back especially after turning patients repeatedly. Now, with the Skelex Edge, I feel supported throughout the day and less worn out by the end of it. Whether I’m repositioning someone in bed or helping them stand, I can do it with more confidence and less risk.”

The Skelex Edge helps protect her lumbar spine by distributing the strain from bending and lifting. It supports her back during movement, keeping her posture better aligned. Back-support exoskeletons like the Edge have proven effective in reducing spinal loading and muscular effort a crucial benefit in caregiving jobs where physical demands are high and injuries are common.

Mehmet the Construction Worker – Grip Strength with Skelex Ironhand

Mehmet is a construction worker in Germany, using grinders and power tools daily. Previously, long tool sessions left his hands cramping and going numb. With the Skelex Ironhand, that’s no longer a problem.

“After a few hours with the grinder, my hands would go numb or start cramping. Since using the Ironhand, that’s no longer a problem. It gives my grip real support and takes the vibration off my hands.”

Ironhand is an active glove that enhances grip strength using sensors and powered tendons. It reduces the amount of force Mehmet needs to apply, minimizing fatigue and protecting his hands. It also helps absorb vibration from tools, lowering the risk of hand-arm vibration syndrome. For tradespeople like Mehmet, Ironhand provides safer, steadier, and longer-lasting tool control.

Marc the Marine Crane Operator – Neck Relief with Skelex Neck Support

Marc operates cranes in marine environments, often spending hours looking up to align remote-controlled equipment. This left his neck sore and stiff at the end of every day — until he started using the Skelex Neck Support.

“I work in very tough conditions and control various cranes using a remote that means I look up all day and my neck suffers under that a lot. With the neck support I feel less pain at the end of the day.”

The Skelex Neck Support gently lifts the head, reducing the effort required from neck muscles without restricting movement. It helps Marc maintain proper posture and reduces neck fatigue from extended overhead work. Devices like these have been shown to lower discomfort and muscle strain, making them ideal for crane operators, electricians, and anyone working above eye level.

Work Smarter, Feel Better

From farms to hospitals to construction sites to ports, Skelex exoskeletons help people do physical work more comfortably and safely. By reducing strain and distributing effort, these tools help prevent fatigue, support long-term health, and keep people feeling their best through the workday. Whether it's protecting your shoulders, back, hands, or neck, Skelex offers smart, lightweight support to help you work better — every day.