Exoskeleton for industry
Physical strain is the order of the day in industry - especially in mechanical and plant engineering. Exoskeletons can help here: they provide targeted relief for muscles and joints, noticeably improve working conditions and can be individually adapted. For more strength on the job.
BRIEFLY EXPLAINED
What are exoskeletons? Intelligent relief for industrial workstations.
Exoskeletons are innovative support systems that make a targeted contribution to reducing physical strain in industrial work processes. Active models in particular offer clear added value: they adapt individually to employees and activities, providing immediately noticeable relief. The result: less fatigue, greater concentration - and therefore a positive effect on productivity, quality and employee satisfaction.
Whether working overhead, at chest height, lifting and carrying or in static postures - exoskeletons promote sustainable health prevention and future-proof workplace design.
BENEFITS
Exoskeletons in industry: Body-compatible support for industrial workstations
Ergonomic challenges in industry: musculoskeletal disorders as a risk factor
In industrial working environments, repetitive tasks such as holding components at head height or manually turning heavy workpieces often lead to unergonomic forced postures. These put considerable strain on muscles and joints. According to absence statistics, musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common causes of incapacity for work - in the metal industry alone, they are responsible for around 21% of days of absence.¹ Companies not only have a duty of care, but should also see ergonomics as a strategic investment in the health and performance of their employees.
1 Source: Absenteeism Report 2024 Badura/Ducki/Baumgardt/Meyer/Schröder (ed.)Focus: Retention and health - attracting and retaining skilled workers.Springer-Verlag Berlin2024
Exoskeletons as a solution: more mobility, less absenteeism
Measures such as automation or job rotation can reduce physical strain, but often reach their limits in practice. Exoskeletons provide additional effective support, particularly for activities that require a high degree of flexibility and mobility. They relieve the strain on specific areas of the body and improve ergonomics in the workplace. Healthy working conditions also have a positive effect on absenteeism - they help to minimize absences due to illness in the long term.
Advantages
Why
is worth the effort
Exoskeletons noticeably reduce physical strain - a clear competitive advantage in the battle for skilled workers and for strengthening your employer brand.
Targeted ergonomic support signals appreciation. This strengthens loyalty and has a positive effect on staff turnover.
By relieving the strain on muscles and joints, employees stay fit and fit for work for longer - a benefit for people and the company.
Less physical exertion means more concentration on the actual task. This improves quality and reduces error rates.
Active exoskeleton
Discover our products
Active shoulder exoskeleton S700
Easier working overhead and at chest height: with the S700 active shoulder exoskeleton
- More power, less load.
- Up to 15 kg active power assistance
- Relieves the neck and shoulder muscles
- Facilitates activities at chest height and overhead
- For more power at work!
Active back exoskeleton B900
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Active back exoskeleton B900: The right tool for noticeable back relief
- For logistics, production and trade
- 30 kg active support
- Maximum freedom of movement
- Ready for use in seconds, adapts to you
- Take the strain off your back, strengthen your workforce
Flexible and effective:
Exoskeletons reduce stress in industry
A shortage of skilled workers, a rising average age of the workforce and recurring physical complaints - many companies are facing the same challenges. Exoskeletons offer an effective solution here: they specifically reduce physical strain, improve ergonomics and increase the attractiveness of industrial workplaces.
With exoskeletons from exoIQ you also benefit from:
Adjust the power support individually to different activities - for maximum efficiency with minimum strain.
Our exoskeletons are ergonomically designed and enable optimal, natural movement sequences - without restricting the workflow.
Thanks to the tool-free size adjustment, the systems can be put on and taken off quickly - ideal for flexible use in shift work.
With the exoIQ ergonomics app, you can analyse workstations based on data and make the relief provided by exoskeletons transparent and comprehensible - for well-founded decisions and continuous optimization.
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Practical experience: voices from the industry
"As deputy production manager and welding supervisor, I am confronted with physically demanding work processes on a daily basis. The exoskeleton from exoIQ has proven to be a very effective aid in our company, especially for longer periods of overhead work.
When welding, grinding, and adjusting our stairs, as well as when working at shoulder height, it provides noticeable relief for the shoulder and arm muscles and contributes to more ergonomic working conditions in production.
Vadzid Redzepi (METALLART Treppen GmbH)
Deputy Production Manager and Welding Supervisor
"When the exoskeleton is adjusted correctly, it's really comfortable—like a good hiking backpack. I was surprised at how comfortable and intuitive the S700 is to wear."
Fiete (Wildwuchs Brewery)
Founder of the Wildwuchs brewery
"If you have a job where you have to do a lot of difficult repetitions, it helps a lot."
Franziska Meis (Mrs. Meis)
Founder of Frau Meis GmbH
"An exoskeleton is not a miracle cure. But when used sensibly, it ensures the performance of employees—regardless of their age group—and prevents work-related sick leave."
Tobias Baumer (KRONES AG)
Production Engineering
"The S700 takes the strain off my shoulders and makes my work much easier"
Rene Cybala
Maintenance fitter for sanitary, heating and air conditioning technology
"It has helped a lot, especially with static overhead work. You can certainly hold out much longer and there is less strain on your shoulders. After a while, the exoskeleton becomes part of you and it supports your movements well."
Martin Androwitsch
iSi GmbH, Trade fair summary
"A really cool thing! Could really make everyday work easier for us in production. You really notice the difference. It's definitely a relief and ergonomically very valuable."
Franziska Lehmon
Hager Group, trade fair summary
"Could lead to a huge simplification for us. It works with me. I also really like the design and user-friendliness."
Ahmat Coskun
Hager Electro GmbH, Trade fair summary
"The S700 was like putting on a hiking rucksack. It was super easy to put on and adjust correctly. Handling was also a piece of cake."
Benedikt Schmaus
Student of materials science, trade fair summary
"The S700 adapts very well to the body and is very easy to adjust."
Christian Scharpf
Process engineer in the mechanical engineering sector, trade fair summary
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"The active shoulder exoskeleton was eye-opening for me: this is the future! I am pleased that we are well on the way to offering more support to physically active people."
Carsten Thieme
Physiotherapist at the m&i specialist clinic Bad Liebenstein
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- Making it easier to work overhead and at chest height
- Maintaining employee performance
- Our experts will advise you personally.
- On-site demonstration: Test the S700 directly in your company.
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FAQS
Frequently asked questions and answers
The user. The exoskeleton supports the user's movements. The user must carry out the movement himself. The force of the exoskeleton is always less than the muscle strength of the user. This means that the user always retains control.
Intelligent control and adjustable actuators weigh more than passive systems. As with a load backpack, this additional weight is transferred to the hip belt and supported by the strong leg muscles. In contrast to passive, mechanical aids, the S700 not only stores energy, but also provides the user with additional strength in the arms.
The exoIQ exoskeleton has been proven to reduce the muscle activity required when working at and above head height. This significantly relieves the shoulder and neck muscles and prevents discomfort, especially during long periods of work.
Our musculature needs a healthy level of load. The supportive force of the exoskeleton can be directed in such a way that it preserves positive training effects for the musculature while minimising negative effects on the joint apparatus.
No, on the contrary. Since the exoskeleton only removes the permanent overload, the muscles remain actively used and trained.
The exoskeleton can be used with most commercially available, hand-held tools such as drills, grinders or suction cups. As its support force interferes with the movement sequence, it is not recommended for use with safety-critical operations such as open electrical cables or cutting blades.
The advanced joint chain and flexible back suspension allow maximum freedom of movement with controlled support. This also applies to secondary activities such as tying shoes or reaching into trouser pockets.
On the contrary, short-term effects have already been proven to be positive and this is also expected for long-term studies. However, such studies are not yet available for this modern technology. In any case, the exoskeleton must be ergonomically correctly adapted for the user in order to unfold its positive effect.
Potentially yes. Overstrained shoulder and neck muscles can affect the back - also because unergonomic compensatory movements often occur. These strain the lower back in particular. This negative interaction can be avoided with the exoskeleton.
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Areas of application
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exoIQ offers innovative exoskeletons that noticeably reduce physical strain in the workplace. With ExoIQ, you are investing in ergonomic workstations and the satisfaction of your team.
Automotive industry
Ergonomics meets efficiency: In automotive production, physically demanding activities such as overhead work are part of the daily routine.
Craft
Laying cables overhead, lifting heavy materials, working precisely under load - the trade requires full physical exertion.
Production
Relief that works: In manufacturing, physically demanding tasks such as overhead work or constant upper body positioning are not uncommon.
Logistics
Rethinking ergonomics: exoskeletons from exoIQ make physically demanding tasks in logistics noticeably easier.
Industry
Work ergonomically, stay productive: In industries such as mechanical and plant engineering, physically demanding tasks are part of everyday life.