{"id":5599,"date":"2025-02-03T16:36:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T21:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/uplift-un-exosquelette-revolutionnaire-pour-la-sante-des-travailleurs\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T18:17:08","slug":"construction-safety-uplift-exoskeleton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/en\/construction-safety-uplift-exoskeleton\/","title":{"rendered":"UPLIFT | A Revolutionary Exoskeleton for Construction Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-large-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0%;--awb-padding-right:0%;--awb-padding-bottom:0%;--awb-padding-left:0%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1300px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:8%;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1336\" title=\"DSC04818-Enhanced-NR\" src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5500 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271336%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202000%201336%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271336%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p>In the bustling world of construction, safety and efficiency are paramount. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Robin Duchesne has witnessed the industry&#8217;s evolution and faced countless challenges along the way. Nearly a decade ago, he founded Les Petits Bois Shefford, where he leads diverse renovation projects, including expansions, door and window installations, staircase craftsmanship, hardwood and floating floor installations, and custom woodworking. His years in the field have given him a deep understanding of craftsmanship and adaptability, making him a seasoned professional with invaluable insight into the demands of construction work.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" title=\"DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4\" src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5503\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271125%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202000%201125%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271125%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04804-Enhanced-NR-4-scaled.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.36;\">The Health and Safety Challenges of Construction Work<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p>As his projects grew in scale and complexity, Robin increasingly recognized the physical toll that construction takes on the body. The demanding nature of tasks like lifting heavy materials and maintaining awkward postures for extended periods presented ongoing safety concerns. He knew that in order to maintain his high standards and continue working independently, he needed a solution to protect himself from the wear and tear of the job.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-object-position:52% 99%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1336\" title=\"DSC04808\" src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04808-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04808-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5505 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271336%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202000%201336%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271336%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04808-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04808-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04808-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04808-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04808-1200x802.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04808-scaled.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.36;\">A Game-Changing Discovery: The UPLIFT Exoskeleton<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p>Robin&#8217;s search for a solution led him to the UPLIFT exoskeleton, a cutting-edge device designed to reduce the physical strain of manual work. Equipped with multiple adaptable modules, the exoskeleton offers comprehensive support for the back, shoulders, and bending postures\u2014critical areas of strain for construction workers. Robin quickly saw the potential of this innovation to transform his work life. After careful consideration and testing on his work site with a member of our team, he adopted the exoskeleton and its modules as essential tools for his daily routine.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><blockquote>\n<p>When Simon came to give me the demo, I was a bit skeptical. But as soon as he turned it on and I lifted the plank, I thought: &#8216;Wow&#8230; we&#8217;re somewhere else.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/uplift.mawashi.ca\/en\/uplift\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">see the uplift features<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-object-position:58% 54%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" title=\"uplift_shooting-3140-2\" src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4892 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271335%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202000%201335%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271335%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-scaled.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.36;\">Beyond Immediate Benefits: The UPLIFT Advantage<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p>The UPLIFT exoskeleton has transformed Robin&#8217;s work experience. By reducing physical strain, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily change the tasks he takes on but lowers the risk of injury and makes those tasks much less physically demanding. This energy savings doesn&#8217;t just benefit his workday but also leaves him with more vitality to enjoy life outside of work.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;when at home in the evening, I&#8217;m a lot less worn out. I have to admit that if I&#8217;d forced 40% less all the time, every day, over the past 22 years, I&#8217;d be a lot less beat, that&#8217;s for sure.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The UPLIFT exoskeleton represents a major step forward in construction safety. Its lightweight design, adaptability and compatibility with existing personal protective equipment (PPE) make it a versatile tool in all sectors. It enables workers like Robin to pursue their passion while preserving their long-term health.<\/p>\n<p>Robin&#8217;s journey with the UPLIFT exoskeleton highlights the power of innovation to meet the challenges of the world of work. His story is a testament to the importance of embracing technological advances to stay safe and productive in physically demanding industries. As Robin continues to build and inspire, his experience serves as an example to those seeking intelligent solutions to age-old challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/uplift.mawashi.ca\/en\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">see our exoskeletons<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.36;\"><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--h5_typography-font-family); font-size: 1em; font-style: var(--h5_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h5_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h5_typography-letter-spacing); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-medium);\">See Robin&#8217;s testimonial<\/span><\/div><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:2000px;--awb-max-height:1125px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><lite-youtube videoid=\"i__XI2iIGLg\" class=\"landscape\" params=\"wmode=transparent&autoplay=1&amp;enablejsapi=1\" title=\"YouTube video player 1\" data-button-label=\"Play Video\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" data-thumbnail-size=\"auto\" data-no-cookie=\"on\"><\/lite-youtube><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0%;--awb-padding-right:0%;--awb-padding-bottom:0%;--awb-padding-left:0%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" id=\"Article\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0%;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:5 \/ 4;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1336\" title=\"DSC04818-Enhanced-NR\" src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5500 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271336%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202000%201336%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271336%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC04818-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0%;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p>In the bustling world of construction, safety and efficiency are paramount. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, Robin Duchesne has witnessed the industry&#8217;s evolution and faced countless challenges along the way. Nearly a decade ago, he founded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Lespetitsboisshefford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Les Petits Bois Shefford<\/a>, where he leads diverse renovation projects, including expansions, door and window installations, staircase craftsmanship, hardwood and floating floor installations, and custom woodworking. His years in the field have given him a deep understanding of craftsmanship and adaptability, making him a seasoned professional with invaluable insight into the demands of construction work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:8%;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.36;\">The Health and Safety Challenges of Construction Work<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p>As his projects grew in scale and complexity, Robin increasingly recognized the physical toll that construction takes on the body. The demanding nature of tasks like lifting heavy materials and maintaining awkward postures for extended periods presented ongoing safety concerns. He knew that in order to maintain his high standards and continue working independently, he needed a solution to protect himself from the wear and tear of the job.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:40px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0%;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1;--awb-object-position:58% 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fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1336\" title=\"EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2\" src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5597\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271336%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202000%201336%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271336%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2-1200x802.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EXOSQUELETTE-CONSTRUCTION-MAWASHI-UPLIFT-EXOSKELETON-2-scaled.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><blockquote>\n<p>When Simon came to give me the demo, I was a bit skeptical. But as soon as he turned it on and I lifted the board, I thought: &#8216;Wow&#8230; we&#8217;re somewhere else.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:8%;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.36;\">A Game-Changing Discovery: The UPLIFT Exoskeleton<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p>Robin&#8217;s search for a solution led him to the UPLIFT exoskeleton, a cutting-edge device designed to reduce the physical strain of manual work. Equipped with multiple adaptable modules, the exoskeleton offers comprehensive support for the back, shoulders, and bending postures\u2014critical areas of strain for construction workers. Robin quickly saw the potential of this innovation to transform his work life. After careful consideration and testing on his work site with a member of our team, he adopted the exoskeleton and its modules as essential tools for his daily routine.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/uplift.mawashi.ca\/en\/uplift\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">see the uplift features<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:8%;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-object-position:58% 54%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1335\" title=\"uplift_shooting-3140-2\" src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4892 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271335%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202000%201335%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272000%27%20height%3D%271335%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mawashi.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/uplift_shooting-3140-2-scaled.jpg 2000w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-top-small:30px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.36;\">Beyond Immediate Benefits: The UPLIFT Advantage<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:20px;\"><p>The UPLIFT exoskeleton has transformed Robin&#8217;s work experience. By reducing physical strain, it doesn&#8217;t necessarily change the tasks he takes on but lowers the risk of injury and makes those tasks much less physically demanding. This energy savings doesn&#8217;t just benefit his workday but also leaves him with more vitality to enjoy life outside of work.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8230;when at home in the evening, I&#8217;m a lot less tired. I have to admit that if I&#8217;d forced 40% less all the time, every day, over the past 22 years, I&#8217;d be a lot less beat, that&#8217;s for sure.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The UPLIFT exoskeleton represents a major step forward in construction safety. Its lightweight design, adaptability and compatibility with existing personal protective equipment (PPE) make it a versatile tool in all sectors. It enables workers like Robin to pursue their passion while preserving their long-term health.<\/p>\n<p>Robin&#8217;s journey with the UPLIFT exoskeleton highlights the power of innovation to meet the challenges of the world of work. His story is a testament to the importance of embracing technological advances to stay safe and productive in physically demanding industries. As Robin continues to build and inspire, his experience serves as an example to those seeking intelligent solutions to age-old challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/uplift.mawashi.ca\/en\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">see our exoskeletons<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-five\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h5 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:capitalize;--fontSize:22;line-height:1.36;\"><div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-family: var(--h5_typography-font-family); font-size: 1em; font-style: var(--h5_typography-font-style,normal); font-weight: var(--h5_typography-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--h5_typography-letter-spacing); background-color: var(--awb-bg-color);\">See Robin&#8217;s Testimonial<\/span><\/div><\/h5><\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:2000px;--awb-max-height:1125px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><lite-youtube videoid=\"i__XI2iIGLg\" class=\"landscape\" params=\"wmode=transparent&autoplay=1&amp;enablejsapi=1\" title=\"YouTube video player 2\" data-button-label=\"Play Video\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" data-thumbnail-size=\"auto\" data-no-cookie=\"on\"><\/lite-youtube><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":5590,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5599","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.2 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>UPLIFT | A Revolutionary Exoskeleton for Construction Workers | Mawashi Science &amp; 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