In Japan the number of young workers is decreasing so much that robot technology has been used in the Family Mart and Lawson chains to stock in-stores. For existing workers various exoskeletons have also been created to help perform heavy tasks. A suit has gone on sale in Japan designed to prevent back injuries in warehouse workers.
What makes this suit interesting is that it is themed on the popular anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. The suit has handles on the chest, legs and shoulders. It ensures that the body posture is correct when lifting things. No electric motor or hard frame is used in the suit officially named A.T. Field Darwing Hakobelude Light Eva Test Type Mode with it only weighs 660 grams.
The Daiya company that developed this suit sells it for 82,500 Yen (~RM2673) a piece.
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