In 2019 a team from Fairfield University's School of Engineering (CT) conducted an ergonomic impact study of the LogOX 3-in-1 Forestry MultiTool. The team used BioPac Electromyography (EMG) technology to measure the muscular strain caused by performing different movements, by comparing the muscle's electrical outputs with and without using the LogOX Hauler specifically, to lift and move log rounds. Their work was peer-reviewed and published in the October 2019 edition of the Journal of Innovative Ideas in Engineering and Technology.

We would like to conduct a similar ergonomic experiment to serve as a proof of concept for our WoodOX Sling firewood carrying device, comparing its ergonomic advantages to both carrying the same amount of firewood by hand and with a typical firewood bag. The hypothesis to empirically quantify and then verify or reject is whether or not the WoodOX Sling reduces strain across the user's body when compared to bringing firewood indoors using these other methods. Like the Fairfield Study, we believe similar methodologies and equipment could be used to test this hypothesis.

We will provide both a WoodOX Sling and standard firewood bag to test. Ideally, we would like to see the results in a final report suitable for submission to an academic journal for publication consideration.