Assist suit: Reduces physical strain on the body during excavation work at construction sites.

Jointly developed product by Shimizu Corporation and Daiya Industry Co., Ltd. *Pre-order product

This is an assist suit designed to reduce the physical burden of excavation work using a shovel at construction sites. It is a vest type that can be worn simply by tightening the belts around the chest and waist. Weighing approximately 500g, it is very lightweight, about 1/8 the weight of electric types. The assist functions are provided by the rubber fabric on the back of the vest and the shoulder-arm rubber belt that connects the back of the shoulder opposite the dominant arm to the upper arm. When a worker bends forward to scoop up soil with a shovel, the back fabric and shoulder-arm belt stretch, and conversely, when scooping up soil, both fabrics attempt to contract, providing assistive force and reducing the workload. The waist belt also has a pelvic corset function that stabilizes the waist, preventing the occurrence of lower back pain. To prevent heat stroke, the entire suit is made of mesh material to enhance breathability, and it includes a pocket for ice packs (sold separately) under the armpits for cooling.

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