Results of the study on the impact of the Japet.W exoskeleton on low back pain in real working conditions carried out at the SNCF.

The Context

A study was carried out to assess the impact of the Japet.W exoskeleton on chronic low back pain or chronic lower back pain in the workplace.

The approach

The study was carried out under real working conditions with 8 operators working in various positions at the SNCF Technicentre in Hellemmes, FR.

The evaluation is performed daily for a week and based for a maximum 2 consecutive hours and 4 hours per day.

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For 75% of operators, the daily use of the Japet.W exoskeleton reduces pain and decreases lumbar fatigue and irritability.