German Bionic unveils Apogee Ultra as a powerful exoskeleton for workers

German Bionica Berlin-based leader in robotic exoskeleton technology, has unveiled its Apogee Ultra exoskeleton to help workers with difficult physical jobs.

The company said the Apogee Ultra is the world’s most powerful series-production exoskeleton. I haven’t used it yet so I can’t verify this claim. Unveiled in Consumer Electronics Show 2025such exoskeletons with which they lift objects or carry heavy weights have been a common sight on the show over the years.

Available today and designed to empower workers in the logistics, manufacturing, construction, packaging handling and healthcare sectors, Apogee Ultra sets new standards in strength, adaptability and worker safety, meeting the demands of various high-intensity tasks and enhancing productivity. He said.

Shown in action in videos and on display during CES at the German Pavilion (Hall A, Booth 50339), the Apogee Ultra is the company’s toughest, smartest exoskeleton yet. It helps provide safer, healthier and more inclusive work environments while addressing critical social and demographic challenges – such as labor shortages and an aging workforce.

Brains and muscles

The Apogee ULTRA is more than just a rugged robotic exoskeleton; It is a highly adaptive support system capable of adapting to the user’s individual needs thanks to advanced machine learning capabilities and German Bionic’s high-tech, human-centric approach to enhancing human capabilities.

With dynamic lifting support of up to 80 lbs/36 kg, it makes physically demanding tasks seem easy, making lifting 70 lbs seem less than just 8.8-11 lbs for your lower back. Plus, it provides active support for walking—making 10 miles feel like eight—and provides vital comfort for bent-over tasks, enhancing comfort and productivity in intense turns.

With vast amounts of high-quality, relevant data collected from thousands of users over countless hours of real-world applications, Apogee Ultra features intuitive AI-driven features that adapt to users’ individual physiology and tasks, ensuring optimal performance and comfort while The company said daily work.

Improvements include a significantly more powerful Ultra mode, smoother transitions between support modes, and greater sensitivity to respond to even the smallest movements.

“Data is the cornerstone of the continuous evolution of devices and protecting investments in the workplace. Thanks to machine learning, Apogee ULTRA is always up to date, with new features and capabilities being introduced from During over-the-air updates.”

This ensures that users continually benefit from cutting-edge support, making it a future-ready solution for any workplace. In industries such as warehousing and logistics, where high physical demands and staff shortages are common, Apogee Ultra offers several advantages:

• REDUCE FATIGUE AND INJURIES, ENHANCE EFFICIENCY: By relieving lower back strain, the exoskeleton helps workers stay focused and productive throughout their shift.
• Decreased sick leave: Companies using German e-exoskeletons saw a 31% reduction in sick leave.
• Improved Handling and Mobility: Improved lifting and mobility capabilities make it easier to handle heavy and difficult goods, reducing the risk of injury during tasks like loading or unloading trucks.
• Extended Career Longevity: By supporting musculoskeletal health, Apogee ULTRA helps workers sustain long shifts and physically demanding tasks throughout their careers.
• Attractive Job Role: Advanced technology like Apogee Ultra makes roles more attractive to potential employees, promoting higher retention rates.

Promote seamless communication and user engagement

The Apogee ULTRA is complemented by the German Bionic Connect app, which elevates the user experience with detailed performance metrics such as steps taken, weight lifted and time in use. The app promotes engagement through a two-way communication channel, giving users the opportunity to provide direct qualitative input.

This ability to collect user insights and suggestions allows us to make continuous improvements and deliver a personalized experience that adapts to each person’s unique needs. By integrating workers more closely with the technology they use, the app builds a sense of ownership and active engagement in their well-being, workplace safety, and performance – ultimately achieving outstanding user acceptance rates.

360 degree human zoom

All this talk about human augmentation reminds me of Ex-deity video game series, and we hope that this dystopian narrative never becomes real to us.

Besides the German Bionic Connect app and the Apogee Ultra exoskeleton itself, German Bionic’s 3600 human augmentation approach also includes a powerful data insights platform (German Bionic IO) and more human-machine interfaces.

This integrated human augmentation approach enables the platform to provide accurate calculations and visualization of ergonomic safety levels, facilitate activity monitoring and reporting, and support effective fleet management – ​​all on an intuitive, easy-to-use dashboard. Additionally, the video-based academy offers comprehensive tutorials and expert pro tips to help users unleash the full potential of the power suit.

Armin J said: “Apogee Ultra is the culmination of years of innovation,” said Schmidt, CEO of German Bionic, in a statement. “It’s not just a stronger exoskeleton, it’s a dynamic solution to real-world challenges, redefining what’s possible to support the workforce. We’re thrilled that we’re continuing to push 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 developing the next generation of active exoskeletons designed to enhance the physical capabilities of workers in various industries.

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