German Bionic unveils Apogee Ultra as a powerful exoskeleton for workers

German Bionica Berlin-based pioneer in robotic exoskeleton technology, unveiled its Apogee Ultra exoskeleton to help physically challenged workers.

The company claims that Apogee Ultra is the world’s most powerful exoskeleton. I haven’t used it yet so I can’t vouch for the claims. Revealed on Cost of CES 2025Such exoskeletons in which you carry things or carry heavy loads have been a common sight on the show over the years.

Available today and designed to empower workers in the transportation, manufacturing, construction, bagging, and healthcare industries, Apogee Ultra sets new benchmarks for strength, flexibility, and worker safety, meeting the needs of a variety of advanced operations and increasing productivity, the company said. he said.

Seen in videos and shown throughout CES in the German Pavilion (Hall A, Booth 50339), Apogee Ultra is the company’s most powerful and most intelligent. It helps create a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace while addressing social and demographic challenges – such as the shrinking and aging workforce.

Tears are the brain

Apogee ULTRA is more than a robotic exoskeleton; is a highly flexible support system that can adapt to each individual’s needs thanks to advanced machine learning capabilities and German Bionic’s innovative, human-centered approach to human augmentation.

With powerful support for lifting up to 80 pounds / 36kg, it makes heavy work easier, making lifting 70 pounds feel like 8.8 to 11 pounds on the lower back. In addition, it provides support for fast walking – making 10 miles feel like eight – and provides the necessary relief for bending tasks, improving comfort and productivity in large roles.

Driven by massive amounts of high-quality, relevant data collected from thousands of users in real-world applications, Apogee Ultra features an intuitive, AI-powered interface that adapts to the user’s body and activity, ensuring performance and comfort at that time. daily operations, the company said.

Additional features include the ultra-powerful Ultra Mode, easy switching between support modes, and responsiveness to even the smallest movements.

“Data serves as the cornerstone for continuous product innovation and protecting operational costs. Thanks to machine learning, Apogee ULTRA is always available, with innovations and capabilities delivered through on-the-fly updates,” said Norma Steller, head of development at Germany Bionic, m ‘his words.

This ensures that users always benefit from the latest support, making it a future-proof solution for any application. In industries such as warehousing and logistics, where high physical demand and manpower shortages are common, Apogee Ultra offers many advantages:

• Reduced Fatigue and Injury, Greater Efficiency: By reducing stress on the back, the exoskeleton helps workers stay focused and productive throughout their shift.
• Fewer Sick Days: Companies using German bionic exoskeletons have seen a 31% reduction in sick leave.
• Good Handling and Mobility: The lifting and mobility helps the handling of heavy and difficult loads, reducing the risk of injury during work such as loading or unloading vehicles.
• Longer Work Life: By supporting muscle and bone health, Apogee ULTRA helps workers endure longer and more demanding tasks during their careers.
• Attractive Job Positions: Advanced technology like Apogee Ultra makes positions attractive to prospective employees, boosting retention rates.

Improve seamless communication and user interaction

Apogee ULTRA is integrated with the German Bionic Connect software, which updates the user’s information and performance details such as steps taken, weight lifted, and usage time. The app encourages interaction through its two-way communication system, giving users the opportunity to provide positive feedback.

The ability to gather information and user feedback enables continuous improvement and provides a unified experience that is tailored to each individual’s unique needs. By connecting more employees with the technology they use, the program increases their ownership awareness and active participation in their health, workplace safety, and performance – ultimately achieving better user adoption rates.

360 ° human enhancement

All these stories about human enhancement remind me of Deus Ex video game series, and hopefully dystopian stories won’t be real for us.

Along with the German Bionic Connect software and the Apogee Ultra exoskeleton itself, the German Bionic 3600 human augmentation system also has a powerful data intelligence platform (German Bionic IO) and other human machine interfaces.

An integrated human-centric approach enables the platform to provide accurate readings and views of ergonomic Safety Levels, facilitates event monitoring and reporting, and enables efficient fleet management – all on a familiar, easy-to-use dashboard. In addition, the video tutorial provides detailed installation tutorials and professional Pro Tips to help users unlock the power suit’s full potential.

“Apogee Ultra is the culmination of a new era,” said Armin G. Schmidt, CEO of German Bionic, in a statement. “It’s not just the most powerful exoskeletons but a solution to real-world challenges, redefining what’s possible in supporting workers. We’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of human augmentation, empowering workers to achieve more – safely, efficiently, and sustainably.”

Availability

Apogee Ultra is available now and will be updated over time via over-the-air updates. Founded in 2017, German Bionic is at the forefront of next-generation exoskeletons designed to improve the performance of workers in a variety of industries.