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Preventing Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) through awareness and data-led insights
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) continue to be one of the most prevalent and costly workplace health challenges across industries. RSIs refer to conditions affecting the tendons, muscles, and ligaments , most commonly in the upper limbs, and are typically caused by repetitive activities performed over long periods of time. While often perceived as minor aches at first, these injuries can progress into chronic conditions that severely impact worker wellbeing and productivity
Feb 273 min read


Collaborating to Reduce Physical Strain When Ascending Large Structures
Courtesy: Steve Womack, Head of HSEQ, Amey Infrastructure Wales We’re pleased to be collaborating with Amey and Network Rail on an initiative focused on exploring practical solutions to reduce physical strain when ascending large structures. Projects like this highlight the value of partnership and innovation in addressing physically demanding tasks in challenging operational environments. As part of the initiative, we applied our MOVA sensors to capture objective data in rea
Jan 281 min read


SpatialCortex Pilots MOVA MMH at Port of Tyne to Assess Warehouse Manual-Handling Tasks
Staff in operational environments wearing MOVA MMH sensors for manual-handling risk assessments SpatialCortex begins piloting its MOVA MMH solution at Port of Tyne as part of the Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator Programme, supported by Connected Places Catapult. The live trial focuses on quantitatively assessing manual-handling and ergonomic risk factors across warehouse and machinery-based roles. For machinery operatives, the pilot also captured Whole-Body Vibration (WBV)
Jan 271 min read


Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Great Britain (HSE UK MSD statistics 2025) - Executive Summary
The Health and Safety Executive’s latest statistics confirm that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WR-MSDs) remain one of the most significant and persistent health challenges facing the UK workforce . Despite long-term improvements prior to the pandemic, progress has stalled, and MSDs continue to place a heavy burden on workers, employers and the wider economy. The Scale of the Challenge In 2024/25 , an estimated 511,000 workers were suffering from a work-related musc
Dec 17, 20253 min read


SpatialCortex Selected for the Freight Innovation Fund to Trial MOVA in Live Freight Environments
We’re pleased to announce that SpatialCortex has been selected as one of nine SMEs to receive support through the UK Government’s Freight Innovation Fund , delivered by Connected Places Catapult . The program will see nearly £1.1 million invested in innovative technologies aimed at transforming the future of freight and logistics across the UK. As part of this initiative, we will be trialing MOVA , our wearable sensor and AI-driven safety solution, in collaboration with indu
Dec 17, 20252 min read


SpatialCortex is Seeking Collaborators for the NSC MSD Solutions Lab Grant Program
Acknowledging that MSDs remains one of the top causes of work-related disability, the MSD Solutions Lab invites organizations interested in eliminating or reducing MSD risk exposure to apply for the pilot grant. SpatialCortex has been selected as a semi-finalist in the National Safety Council’s (NSC) MSD Solutions Lab Safety Innovation Challenge 2025, which recognizes us among the leading innovators developing cutting-edge technologies to prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (
Oct 15, 20253 min read


Spatialcortex Shines in Latest Feature on Innovative Technologies
We’re delighted to share that SpatialCortex has been featured in Middle East HSE , a leading publication covering innovation and best practice in workplace health, safety, and ergonomics. The article highlights our mission to reduce musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risks through movement analytics and real-world insights, as well as the growing impact of our MOVA technology in supporting safer, more productive workplaces. It’s great to see our work recognized by the wider HSE c
Oct 15, 20251 min read


Serco shares MOVA SEAT case study following successful trial
We’re delighted to share a new case study from our partners at Serco , following the successful trial of MOVA SEAT — our desk-based...
Oct 8, 20251 min read
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