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10/10/2022

Joseph Hitt: Robotic Exoskeletons for Worker Wellness

"Joseph Hitt, Ph.D. is developing next generation wearables to improve worker health and performance through PEI’s WearTech Applied Research Center "

Joseph Hitt, Ph.D. is developing next generation wearables to improve worker health and performance through PEI’s WearTech Applied Research Center.

WearTech Center innovator in residence Joseph Hitt, Ph.D. reveals how his military background led to developing the next generation of wearable exoskeletons and sensor devices to improve worker health and performance.

Learn more about WearTech Center projects including Dr. Hitt’s at www.azweartech.org.