Exoskeletons (EXOs) are a promising wearable intervention to reduce work-related musculoskeletal disorder risks among construction workers. However, the adoption of EXOs may differ with demographic characteristics. Survey data (n = 361) were collected from construction industry stakeholders and a summation score method was used to summarize respondent's benefits and barriers to EXO use, along with perceptions and readiness to use. Responses were stratified by race (White vs. non-White), sex (male vs. female), and age (<47 years vs. ≥47 years). Both a higher Benefits score and a higher Perceptions score were significantly and positively associated with a higher Readiness to Use score. There were also significant differences in perceived barriers to EXO use by race and sex. These results demonstrate substantial interest in EXO use but also emphasize the need to ensure proportionate access to the potential benefits of EXO technology.

外骨骼（EXO）是一种很有前景的可穿戴干预措施，可降低建筑工人与工作相关的肌肉骨骼疾病风险。然而，EXO 的采用可能会因人口特征而异。调查数据 (n = 361) 是从建筑行业利益相关者那里收集的，并使用求和评分法来总结受访者使用 EXO 的好处和障碍，以及使用的看法和准备情况。回答按种族（白人与非白人）、性别（男性与女性）和年龄（<47 岁与≥47 岁）进行分层。较高的效益得分和较高的感知得分均与较高的“准备使用”得分显着呈正相关。种族和性别对使用 EXO 的感知障碍也存在显着差异。这些结果表明人们对 EXO 的使用非常感兴趣，但也强调需要确保按比例获得 EXO 技术的潜在优势。