A connected powered back exoskeleton for lifting, carrying and forward-bending tasks.
WGT
7.6 kg
RUN
8 h
LIFT
30 kg
$9,900

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Back assist exosuit
A lightweight passive exosuit that assists hip extension during bending and lifting.
Quick answer
Apex 2 is a passive industrial exoskeleton from HeroWear, aimed at back assist exosuit. Its public dossier records a system weight of 1.2 kg, no powered battery runtime, a support figure of 20 kg. 17 of 18 applicable parameters are verified (94% coverage). The published reference price starts at $1,195. The maker lists availability in North America. Missing values are marked Unknown or Not disclosed, never inferred.
System weight
1.2 kg
Peak assist torque
22 Nm
Runtime
Not applicable
Max user weight
125 kg
01 / Overview
Apex 2 is a textile-based passive exosuit that supports the lower back during repetitive bending and lifting. It uses elastic bands and a fitted harness rather than a rigid frame, making it easy to integrate into mixed-task workplaces.
02 / Technical dossier
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A connected powered back exoskeleton for lifting, carrying and forward-bending tasks.
WGT
7.6 kg
RUN
8 h
LIFT
30 kg
$9,900
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Data completeness
17 of 18 applicable parameters verified
WGT
1.6 kg
RUN
Mechanical
LIFT
5 kg
$4,900