Exoskeletons
Relief for the back
More and more companies are realizing this: Exoskeletons make workplaces more attractive and help to attract and retain skilled workers. The new Type IX Back Air was presented at the Hannover Messe under the SuitX by Ottobock brand.
It relieves the strain on employees in industry and logistics and combines the strength of rigid systems with the comfort of soft models. Exoskeletons are now widely used and are already so well established in occupational safety that employees can order them in internal stores.
Reduced back strain
The next step is the widespread use of exoskeletons in critical workplaces. SuitX by Ottobock relies on biomechanical systems that redirect forces in the body and temporarily store energy. An innovative technology releases this endogenous energy in a targeted manner when peak loads occur in the shoulder or for the spine. The IX Back Air model significantly reduces the strain on the lower back by up to 56 percent. It is aimed specifically at people with dynamic work processes in logistics who, for example, have to move loads manually and operate industrial trucks. An integrated mode automatically recognizes when support is needed and when freedom of movement is required.
Weighing just under three kilograms, the new back exoskeleton is the lightest model of its kind on the market. By using the body's own energy, the exoskeleton can be worn throughout the day without the need for batteries. It can be put on and taken off in less than 20 seconds and can be easily adjusted to different body sizes.
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