Exoskeleton for
logistics
A great deal of physical effort is required in logistics: employees are subject to constant high muscular and joint-specific strain, for example when lifting, holding or carrying. This is where exoskeletons come in: As flexible aids, they improve working conditions. They relieve strain on employees and can be individually adapted to body size and work tasks. For more power on the job.
BRIEFLY EXPLAINED
What are exoskeletons? Noticeable relief for logistics.
Exoskeletons are portable support systems that reduce physical strain when lifting, holding, carrying and setting down. They relieve the strain on specific muscle groups and improve ergonomics in the logistics work environment. Active models in particular adapt dynamically to movements and activities and provide immediately noticeable relief. The result: less fatigue, more concentration and better working conditions along the logistics process chain.
BENEFITS
Exoskeletons in logistics: ergonomic relief, effortless working
Challenge: Physical strain in logistics
Lifting and carrying 30 kg parcels without ergonomic aids? Unfortunately, this is still far too often the order of the day in logistics. These tasks put a strain on muscles and joints. In the long term, this can lead to signs of wear and tear and the like. A look at absenteeism statistics clearly shows this. Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the main causes of sick leave. In the traffic and transportation sector, 23% of sick days can be attributed to musculoskeletal disorders. Only in the construction industry is the figure even higher¹. Companies have a responsibility to preventively improve workplace ergonomics in order to maintain the performance of their employees.
1 Source: Absenteeism Report 2024 Badura/Ducki/Baumgardt/Meyer/Schröder (eds.) Focus: Retention and health - attracting and retaining skilled workers. Springer-Verlag Berlin 2024
Measures such as automation or job rotation alleviate overstressing.
But in logistics, only a few manual operations can be meaningfully replaced by automation solutions. In many areas, humans are superior to machines in terms of flexibility. When companies want to improve the ergonomics of parcel handling, aids such as cranes, lifts and conveyor belts often come into play. These are static solutions that are permanently installed at certain workstations. For workstations that require more mobility, exoskeletons are the ideal support.
What makes jobs in logistics challenging:
The processes and activities in logistics are often not very motivating. Added to this is increasing pressure: more and more transportation. Ever shorter delivery times.
We now know that good employee retention and healthy working conditions help to keep sickness-related absences to a minimum.2 This is where exoskeletons come into play.
2 Source: Absenteeism Report of the AOK | AOK Employer Service
Advantages
The benefits of exoskeletons in logistics:
Because they make the hard work immediately and noticeably easier.
Those who are supported with effective measures are more satisfied and have a stronger bond with the company.
Exoskeletons reduce overload and maintain healthy strain. For fit employees.
If you need less energy, your head is free for the actual activity and you work with greater concentration.
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 strain in logistics
Employees complain about physical complaints? Are you having difficulties recruiting employees? Is your workforce getting older? With exoskeletons for logistics, you can reduce strain and improve the attractiveness of the workplace and working conditions.
Exoskeletons from exoIQ also have these advantages:
Adapt the power assistance to your individual work tasks.
Our exoskeletons are made for people and maintain natural freedom of movement.
Tool-free size adjustment and a harness system based on the hiking backpack principle enable quick use.
The exoIQ ergonomics app supports you in the ergonomic workplace analysis and makes the power support comprehensible.
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A look into practice: what others say about our exoskeletons
"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 exoskeleton 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.
If one of our products does not work as expected, please contact our customer service: service@exoiq.com. We will respond to email inquiries within two working days.
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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.