Work Safety German Bionic Launches AI-Powered Exoskeleton

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Smarter. Stronger. Lighter. The next-generation wearable robotics anticipate the demands of everyday work and adapt to them using real data.

The robotics company German Bionic introduces its most advanced exoskeleton model to date, Exia, controlled by augmented AI (artificial intelligence). Developed based on billions of application data from industry, manufacturing, logistics, airports, retail, and healthcare, Exia offers a universal solution for nearly every work environment. The official presentation will take place on May 28, 2025, at the "Future of Everything" conference in New York, hosted by The Wall Street Journal.

Progress Through Data

German Bionic has redesigned the Exia with modern hardware and optimized control software. It uses real data from work situations and offers exoskeleton support for various applications with up to 38 kilograms of dynamic relief. The exoskeleton anticipates needs in real time, learns from users' movements, and adjusts the support, whether during lifting, walking, carrying, or while in a bent posture. "The Exia is groundbreaking in the field of human augmentation," says Armin G. Schmidt, CEO and co-founder of German Bionic. "Our technology is based on years of development work, the experiences of many workers already using our technology, and additionally on billions of data points from real working life."

Intelligent Work Partner

Through extensive data, the Exia recognizes individual movement patterns. The AI-native architecture and over-the-air updates form the basis for Exia to continuously learn. With each use, it becomes more precise and better adapts to circumstances. Exia aims to address significant challenges in the working society. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among employees in the EU lead to productivity losses of up to 2 percent of the gross domestic product, according to an Elsevier study. Added to this is the demographic change. According to EU Commission forecasts, Europe's working-age population will fall from 265 million in 2022 to 258 million in 2030.

It is all the more important to make physically demanding tasks safer, more sustainable, and more attractive in order to keep one's workforce healthy and operational. The Exia reduces the risk of injury, increases productivity, and ensures that people can perform physically demanding tasks for longer.

Features of the Exia Exoskeleton:

• Flexible and adaptive support: Detects all movements of the users and adjusts the support—with relief of up to 38 kilograms.

• Smart Safety Companion: A digital twin detects high-risk movements in real-time.

• Connect App: The app allows control of personal device settings, access to analytics, and use of coaching.

• German Bionic IO: The cloud platform for ergonomic analysis enables activity monitoring and fleet management.

Seamless Connectivity and Personalized User Experience

All exoskeletons are complemented by the German Bionic Connect app. It is available for iOS and Android and provides detailed performance data such as the number of steps taken, weight lifted, and usage duration. It enables feedback and qualitative responses for a personalized user experience. The app promotes acceptance of exoskeleton technology and makes workplaces safer.

360° Human Augmentation

The approach to 360° human augmentation by German Bionic includes, in addition to the app and exoskeletons, the data insight platform German Bionic IO and other human-machine interfaces. These tools offer real-time analysis, activity monitoring, and evaluations through a user-friendly dashboard. Fleet management is also efficiently supported. A video-based academy provides tutorials for introduction and professional tips.

Augmented AI: Pioneering Exoskeletons Developed with Real AI Power

The Exia sets new standards for wearable robotics with AI. Augmented AI and training with billions of application data create intelligence and responsiveness of the technology. The Exia combines power, intelligence, personalization, and flexibility in a single scalable solution. As it has been developed practically for the needs of modern workplaces, it supports employees and grows with them.

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