Review: Hilti’s EXO-S Shoulder Exoskeleton for Construction Workers

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In this episode of The Dirt, host Bryan Furnace tries out Hilti’s new EXO-S Shoulder Exoskeleton, designed to ease the load on workers operating tools overhead. Hilti first introduced the EXO-1 exoskeleton product in 2021 for construction workers in a partnership with Ottobock, a prosthetics, orthotics and exoskeleton manufacturer. It’s new product, the EXO-S, is designed to reduce the strain on neck and shoulders when working with your arms above shoulder level. Strain normally felt in the shoulders and neck is transferred to the hips, according to Hilti.
Hilti dispels the notion that the device will give you more strength. It is a “passive exoskeleton” with no battery power or other outside powered assistance. It’s a wearable brace with a backpack design for keeping your body in alignment.
Hilti cites the following uses for the EXO-S:
Continuous or repetitive overhead tasks, with or without using tools.
Installing drywall - fastening track to ceilings and walls, taping, hanging and screwing board.
Surface grinding and sanding - finishing on walls/ceilings.
Overhead installation - piping, sprinklers, air ducts, conduits, cable trays and channels.
Comment from Hilti: The EXO-S Shoulder exoskeleton is a passive exoskeleton. It is designed to relieve the strain on the arms and pectoral girdle during overhead and over-shoulder work. Assistance is correct when gravity is enough to make your arms drop, without further exertion on your part. Do not attempt to set assistance to a value higher than this; any lower setting is possible, in accordance with your preference.
To see what it’s like wearing the EXO-S and to get Bryan’s take on the device, check out the latest episode of The Dirt.
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In This Episode:
00:00 - Hilti Exo-S Exoskeleton Review
00:50 - Putting It On
02:25 - How It Works
04:39 - How Well Does It Support Weight?
06:47 - How Can Dirt Contractors Use This?
07:04 - Final Verdict

Пікірлер: 39

  • @danielstolp8070
    @danielstolp80708 ай бұрын

    Never heard anyone complain that equipment was too adjustable and adaptive to size….

  • @tylernorman2329

    @tylernorman2329

    7 ай бұрын

    As an arborist this thing is so lightweight for donning and doffing. Those adjustments look great to me

  • @tylernorman2329

    @tylernorman2329

    7 ай бұрын

    Also, if he reread the manual, he would see that the book says to set its strength to a level where your arms fall to the side by body weight alone. He cranked this thing too high to make a problem from nothing.

  • @go-toolzreviews

    @go-toolzreviews

    Ай бұрын

    Totally agree. Why complain about that. Shows a lack of informed reviewing

  • @user-gk4ot9nt1w
    @user-gk4ot9nt1w3 ай бұрын

    I’ve gotten the use a demo unit from our local Hilti dealer for couple days. I’ve had 4 shoulder surgeries and I’m missing 2 rotator cuffs on my right should. This was a huge game changer for me worked 8 hr doing over head work with no problems. Without it I couldn’t hold my arms up for more that 1-2 minutes before fatigue sets in.

  • @same546
    @same5467 ай бұрын

    This exo was built for "overhead work"... (people shooting tracks, drilling holes, holding a camera in docks for a long period of time, etc.) So reviewing it from a "hands down" stand point is kinda weird. Like "This car is shit! It doesn't even mow the lawn"! Duh!!!! 🤦‍♂️

  • @iSilvernail
    @iSilvernail9 ай бұрын

    I would love to try one since Ive lost 95% of overhead strength in my dominant arm due to injury and multiple surgeries

  • @hans-christianlarsen6762
    @hans-christianlarsen67629 ай бұрын

    Looks like you are using it wrong. The tension in the system should allow for your arms to fall with gravity. Exo is ment to assist your arms - not carry the load.

  • @hellersbuildingremodeling7771
    @hellersbuildingremodeling7771Ай бұрын

    Good to know they can keep us working forever

  • @303frank
    @303frank28 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the review. I think the Device is awesome for it's purpose. I see it's made for overhead work. ✨🙏

  • @wheelie._.
    @wheelie._.9 ай бұрын

    I just bought one for drywall finishing. I’m pretty stoked to try it.

  • @CompadreNano

    @CompadreNano

    6 ай бұрын

    How did it work drywall finisher here. Wonder if it makes the bazooka easier to use

  • @wheelie._.

    @wheelie._.

    6 ай бұрын

    @@CompadreNano it definitely makes the bazooka easier, boxing easier, troweling easier, screws easier, basically everything easier. I wear it every single day

  • @herrywang882

    @herrywang882

    3 ай бұрын

    How about drywall sanding? Im a drywall Sander need use sanding machine whole day is this appropriate? Thanks

  • @wheelie._.

    @wheelie._.

    3 ай бұрын

    @@herrywang882 yeah it’s really good for sanding I’ve been wearing it daily at work since I posted this comment.

  • @kceynelson
    @kceynelson9 ай бұрын

    Looks good for hanging drywall

  • @danlake7970
    @danlake797010 ай бұрын

    The ExoActive exoskeleton from Festool is an "active" suit that adjusts to where you are trying to put your arms and not fight you. I haven't tried it, and it's probably a lot more expensive given the Festool name.

  • @iSilvernail

    @iSilvernail

    9 ай бұрын

    $12k more expensive

  • @thomasking1490

    @thomasking1490

    8 ай бұрын

    @@iSilvernail Nah, it's about £3000, probably similar in $ price.

  • @andric72

    @andric72

    5 ай бұрын

    This is the bad copy of Ekso Evo.

  • @Joe-jv5mm
    @Joe-jv5mm8 ай бұрын

    No nonsense review Brilliant break down, pros/ con, Honest opinion All ways counts

  • @F1fan007
    @F1fan00711 ай бұрын

    Excellent points. Hopefully they design some sort of cam into the system that relieves the assist incrementally the more you lower your arms. Or have a button that would turn off the assist when it isn’t needed

  • @wheelie._.

    @wheelie._.

    3 ай бұрын

    The assist is adjustable. I work in one all day everyday. For my job I have turned down almost all the way

  • @Toasted_Stator
    @Toasted_Stator3 ай бұрын

    You could hold a handstand all day with this exo suit.

  • @thedarkninja5888
    @thedarkninja58885 ай бұрын

    Does this help with lower backpain working in construction

  • @DaisyAzuras
    @DaisyAzuras7 ай бұрын

    I was hoping this was a powered suit that assisted movement strength and not just a support sling.

  • @beiraodoaloucura9295

    @beiraodoaloucura9295

    6 ай бұрын

    It is useful for reducing damage to the shoulders and elbows. It doesn't give extra strength. But think of a house painter with years of painting ceilings, the shoulders are damaged before retirement, for this guy this thing will be a blessing

  • @njott1021

    @njott1021

    Ай бұрын

    We are pretty far away from affordable "powered" suits of any kind lol but we may see a few more of these ergonomic mechanics based exosuit designs that help distribute weight and what not

  • @shirokatatsu5886

    @shirokatatsu5886

    Ай бұрын

    ​@njott1021 I think there is already a powered EXO suit, but it not available for commercial use

  • @crystaltaylor1215
    @crystaltaylor12155 ай бұрын

    Duh, this is a tool that is made for overhead applications, if you are doing something where your arms are down you wouldn't need it! The adjustments are not hard to do at all and well you want it to fit you. You wouldn't use a drill if you needed a saw.

  • @CamDeante
    @CamDeanteАй бұрын

    Its supposed to be very adjustable so that it fits the user perfectly. N why would somebody need it for 20 min if u cant do the wrk in 20 min without the suit u shouldnt b working lol

  • @IbanezV70CE
    @IbanezV70CE9 ай бұрын

    Hilti wants you to praise the sun.

  • @Kaiesis
    @Kaiesis22 күн бұрын

    Review equipment for the intended purpose.

  • @dougmcfee8351
    @dougmcfee83518 ай бұрын

    Dude you are whining about adjusting to a persons frame, definitely a half full guy.

  • @MaxDeckard
    @MaxDeckard2 ай бұрын

    #AugLivesMatter

  • @thomaspirog3616
    @thomaspirog3616Ай бұрын

    Dude, if you arent using your arms overhead all day its not for you. Why would you ding it for not using it. Thats like complaining about drills like "this drill works great a lot of the time, but sometimes i just want it to drill without pulling the trigger, so it falls flat for me"

  • @gford1491
    @gford149111 ай бұрын

    Theyll come up with anything nowadays

  • @DonnyRP
    @DonnyRP11 ай бұрын

    Is this real???? Gotta be a joke

  • @_Rozgniatacz_mend

    @_Rozgniatacz_mend

    5 ай бұрын

    it is real and it works

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