Ford, Boeing, and Mazda Toyota have also adopted the technology on some assembly lines. A Finnish project, ExoPELA, assessed exoskeletons in rescue and firefighting work and found noticeable benefits in certain real-world tasks.
The systems use a body-mounted frame, battery-powered actuators, sensors, and control units to support or augment movement. Their assistance can be configured for power augmentation, support only when needed, or full robotic control. The source also identifies practical constraints: batteries add weight and size, and most devices remain mechanically controlled, though adaptive systems are emerging. These examples indicate expanding use across specific physical tasks, not proof of broad productivity gains or universal effectiveness.