We're always looking for the trendiest new gadget to help make our lives easier, right? Well, here's one of our new favorites: the Gorilla Gripper. This nifty little tool helps you lift heavy objects ...

In Part 1, we discussed theory involved in building and using an A-Frame Gantry. In this article, we will build one to practice with. At the risk of sounding like we're concocting a recipe, we are ...

TASK: Given a heavy object, the rescue team shall lift, move and stabilize the object utilizing only cribbing blocks, wood timbers, and 60-inch pry bars. This University of Extrication column is Part ...

We have all seen vacuum pads picking up objects in factories or trade shows and probably give little thought as to how they pick up those objects. Some of us may assume they employ a vacuum to just ...

Employees at Lowe's in Christiansburg now have superpowers, or at least a new tool from Virginia Tech to help them lift heavy objects without as much strain. It's called an exosuit. Employees there ...

The new design could be adapted to assist the elderly, sort warehouse products, or unload heavy cargo. In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils ...

If an item is too heavy, consider placing sliding pads or blankets underneath it to move it across smooth surfaces with ...