Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 8284
Reading Time:about a minute or two
The Department of Commerce has requested OMB approval to continue collecting data on exoskeleton use. Comments are invited from the public until 30 days after the notice's publication. The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to evaluate exoskeletons in terms of fit, motion, and performance in industrial tasks. The research will guide future test methods and inform standards developed by the American Society for Testing Materials Committee F48 on exoskeletons and exosuits.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Commerce wants to keep studying how special robotic suits, called exoskeletons, help people do jobs better. They're asking people to share their thoughts about this plan for a month.