via Levitate Technologies, Fraco, and Ekso Bionics
There’s no doubt that working on a construction site is hard work. Between lifting and carrying heavy materials, to using tools in overhead and other awkward positions, the barrier of entry to this industry can be a daunting task. By many accounts, this barrier is greatly contributing to the labor shortage.
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2019 saw continued advances across many sectors of construction technology. Software companies continue to be gobbled up, as consolidation and integrations are helping to streamline resources for contractors. Some robotics have made their way to the jobsite, though they’re still not ready to make a significant impact just yet.
Read moreEkso Bionics has been making exoskeletons since 2005. Originally designed with the military in mind, but then later shifted to physical therapy. In more recent years, they have begun targeting more physical professions, especially those with repetitive tasks or a lot of lifting. One of their most recent products is called the EksoVest.
Read moreWhen we first began talking about construction technology in 2015, there were a lot of pie-in-the-sky ideas. Many products had financial backing, but no legitimate proof of concept or path to a commercial market. Fast forward just 3 years and many of those same products are starting to hit limited jobsites and have a viable chance to succeed in the industry.
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