
A new, powerful robotic exoskeleton can assist people in lifting to 80 pounds without injury.
German Bionic has created what is being called the “world’s most powerful” robotic exoskeleton, a tool that can augment human labor while simultanously reducing injury.
The robotic exoskeleton — Apogee Ultra — is said to make a load of 70 pounds feel closer to nine to 11 pounds on the lifter’s lower back. It could also assist with walks, making a 10-mile journey feel like eight. Apogee Ultra could be particularly useful for industries like baggage handling and construction or workers who must be on their feet for long hours, such as nurses. According to German Bionic, their exoskeletons have resulted in a 31 per cent reduction in sick leave in the workplace, according to data “collected from thousands of users over countless hours of real-world application.” Utilizing artificial intelligence, Apogee Ultra can even better adapt to the wearer’s specific needs. This robotic exoskeleton may just become a worker’s best friend rather than automating human labour out of existence, as some fear.