The FINANCIAL — Gammon Construction Limited signs a Memorandum of Understanding with ATOUN Inc., a subsidiary of Panasonic, and Shun Hing Systems Integration Company Limited on the use and development of new exoskeleton technology to further improve construction safety, efficiency and productivity.
Under the Memorandum, Gammon will work closely with ATOUN and Shun Hing in the development of the ExoTech in Hong Kong, according to Panasonic.
Gammon purchased 10 sets of the Assist Suit Exoskeleton (The Next Generation Model) and will be conducting trials on its construction sites.
“We are pleased to partner with ATOUN and Shun Hing in pursuing this venture and be the first in trying out the new technology in the construction industry,” Thomas Ho, Chief Executive of Gammon said. “By using the exoskeleton technology, we aim at improving construction health and safety as well as working conditions and competence.”
“We are pleased to partner with ATOUN and Shun Hing in pursuing this venture and be the first in trying out the new technology in the construction industry,” Thomas Ho, Chief Executive of Gammon said. “By using the exoskeleton technology, we aim at improving construction health and safety as well as working conditions and competence.”
As the end-user, Gammon will provide pragmatic feedback and input to ATOUN and Shun Hing for advancing the technology to the next level.
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