S.V. Smirnov1

1 Trapeznikov Institute of Management Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow, Russia)

1 sapr2006@bk.ru

The report provides a brief overview of some models of exoskeletons used by firefighters (rescuers) in emergency situations in order to maximize the effectiveness of saving people (providing increased strength, endurance and protection), as well as in industry in order to compensate for the lack of physical strength of the employee and prevent situations involving injury to the musculoskeletal system (stabilizing certain areas reducing the amount of effort required). Their design and unique application functions are briefly presented to facilitate, restore, increase, and compensate for human physical capabilities associated with stress on the musculoskeletal system.

Smirnov S.V. An overview of the selective use of exoskeletons in emergency response and to facilitate the work of workers in production environments // Science Intensive Technologies. 2026. V. 27. № 5. P. 86−99. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18127/j19998465-202605-10

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