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Industrial and occupational exoskeletons

Last updated: 5 October 2026 · Total: 4 products

Industrial exoskeletons are made for workers without disabilities who lift, bend or hold tools overhead for hours. They are included here for context, because people often meet them when searching for medical devices. Powered back-support models such as the German Bionic Exia add motor force during lifting. Passive back supports like the HeroWear Apex 2 store energy in elastic bands as the wearer bends. Passive shoulder supports, including the SUITX by Ottobock IX SHOULDER AIR and Ekso EVO, take part of the arm weight during overhead work. They are not mobility aids and are not intended to treat a condition.

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    Exia

    German Bionic

    Powered back support. AI-driven powered exoskeleton that supports the lower back during lifting, carrying and bending at work.

    Germany · EX-055

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    Apex 2

    HeroWear

    Passive back support. Soft passive back-assist exosuit for repetitive bending and lifting.

    USA · EX-056

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    IX SHOULDER AIR

    SUITX by Ottobock

    Passive shoulder support. Passive shoulder exoskeleton for overhead work, successor to Ottobock Paexo Shoulder.

    Germany / USA · EX-057

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    Ekso EVO

    Ekso Bionics

    Passive shoulder support. Spring-powered upper-body exoskeleton that supports the arms for chest-level and overhead work.

    USA · EX-058

How to choose

  • Start from the task: repeated lifting calls for back support, long overhead work calls for shoulder support.
  • Passive devices are lighter and need no charging, while powered ones give more assistance at more weight.
  • Check freedom of movement for walking, climbing, driving and sitting during a normal shift.
  • Run a trial with the workers who will wear it, since fit and acceptance vary between people.

Common questions

What is a passive exoskeleton?

A passive exoskeleton has no motors or batteries. Springs, elastic bands or gas struts store energy in one part of a movement and give it back in another, which reduces the load on certain muscles.

Are industrial exoskeletons medical devices?

No. They are work equipment intended to reduce physical strain in healthy workers. They are not designed, tested or approved to restore walking or treat a disability or injury.