German Bionic has unveiled Exia, an innovative AI-powered exoskeleton designed to assist workers with heavy lifting by providing up to 38 kilograms of dynamic support.

Exia leverages real-time data from actual working environments to anticipate user needs and optimize its support accordingly.

Built on billions of motion data points from various physically demanding industries, Exia can contextually adjust its assistance to enhance user performance.

The exoskeleton features an Adaptive Lift Engine for personalized support, a Smart Safety Companion for monitoring high-risk movements, and the German Bionic Connect App for performance analytics.

This connected app allows users to control settings, access analytics, and receive gamified coaching, while a cloud analytics platform offers ergonomic insights.

Exia aims to address significant industry challenges, including the high costs of musculoskeletal injuries, which average over $67,000 per claim in the U.S.

By improving job sustainability, Exia is positioned to help mitigate projected labor shortages, including a potential deficit of 1.9 million manufacturing workers in the U.S. by 2033.

Weighing approximately 7 kilograms, Exia is targeted at workers in physically demanding sectors such as construction, logistics, and warehouse packing.

The exoskeleton learns and adapts to user movements over time, improving its functionality and support, similar to muscle memory for machines.

CEO Armin G. Schmidt highlighted that Exia represents a breakthrough in human augmentation, continuously learning and adapting to meet the demands of its users.

As of May 27, Exia is available for pilot and fleet orders in North America through German Bionic and its authorized partners.

Exia's advanced hardware and adaptive control software make it suitable for various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail.