German Bionic’s Robot Exoskeleton Makes US Debut

German Bionic has launched its robotic exoskeleton, Apogee+, in the U.S. healthcare market.

Designed to provide mobility support to healthcare professionals, German Bionic said its design “aims to redefine the landscape of support for caregivers.”

The robot is the company’s first foray into the healthcare industry, having previously created robotic exoskeletons to assist in industrial use cases.

The wearable serves as a ‘personal lift assist’, supporting up to 66 pounds while a wearer lifts, carries and walks patients, helping to alleviate back pain and generally mitigate physical demands on nursing and care professionals.

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The exoskeleton is also designed to be lightweight, flexible and waterproof to allow its use in different environments.

“With its full range of features, our new Apogee+ power suit is designed to help ease the extremely demanding working conditions in these system-critical professions, making the jobs safer and more sustainable,” says Armin G. Schmidt, German Bionic’s CEO. “Based on our early success in the European market, we firmly believe that our smart exosuits will soon become an indispensable part of everyday practice at health clinics and nursing homes here in the U.S.”  

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“State-of-the-art equipment significantly contributes to making nursing and care professions more appealing,” says Norma Steller, German Bionic’s chief product officer. “And therefore, it aids hospitals and care facilities in their pursuit of attracting and retaining a qualified and motivated workforce.”