How the RAF could use futuristic exoskeletons & robotic 'iron hands'
250Exoskeletons and robotic 'iron hands' are being explored as a way of reducing tiredness and injuries among maintenance crews.
The technology worn by maintenance crews could make it easier to hold power tools overhead for long periods of time, making the tools feel much lighter than they are.
Production operators could also benefit from the cutting-edge technology, being explored by BAE and Accenture.
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