Magnit, one of Russia’s largest grocery retail chains, is currently testing the industrial exoskeleton Mr. Puller from Exaurus, which compensates for about 20% of the load for an employee when lifting loads weighing up to 50 kg. Piloting of the project will last until the end of 2021.

The exoskeleton weighs around 3 kg. It belongs to the passive type solutions and does not require power sources due to the accumulation and release of energy. According to Exaurus, the device solves two tasks at once: supporting the body when bending and reducing the risk of injury.

In September, exoskeletons for the middle part of the body from Exaurus were integrated into internal projects by Russian Post.