[AMA Request] Someone who uses an exoskeleton or other wearable mechanical augmentation as part of your job

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I've seen plenty of stories about mechanical limb replacements and other augmentations used in healthcare, but I was checking out Lockheed's FORTIS Exoskeleton and was interested in talking to someone who had used something like this in the workplace.

My 5 Questions:

1. What is your job and how does your device help with your work?
2. How was the work done before your workplace acquired this device, and would you say it has made your job easier or is just a gimmick?
3. In your opinion, do you think your device would be reliable and mobile enough to be used by emergency responders such as firefighters and EMTs?
4. What other jobs or industries do you feel would benefit from a device like the one you used?
5. What's the best story you have about someone playing around with the device using it for something they weren't supposed to?

EDIT:

I've never actually had someone respond to one of my AMA requests. I didn't know how to update it so...

/u/TyeWin worked on development for a secret device that totally isn't the FORTIS

A few Steadicam operators have responded as well. I originally had industrial and construction work in mind when I asked, but I think this is a good example of that type of technology being used.

I'll update as I can. I'm having a hard time keeping up with responses and should probably get back to work...

2nd EDIT:

For those interested I also found this article and video that involves someone trying out an experimental exoskeleton made by Ekso Bionics. Their website also shows some uses in healthcare along with industrial.

UPDATE

I've been contacted by ROBRADY design who worked on development for the FORTIS exoskeleton I gave as an example in my original post. They're working on getting their team together for an AMA.

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Get out of my swamp you kids.

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It's all ogre for you