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IX BACK AIR vs X-ble Shoulder

Side-by-side comparison of IX BACK AIR (SUITX) and X-ble Shoulder (Hyundai Motor Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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IX BACK AIR
IX BACK AIRA
X-ble Shoulder
X-ble ShoulderAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • IX BACK AIR
    IX BACK AIRGermany
  • X-ble Shoulder
    X-ble ShoulderSouth Korea

Year First Available

  • IX BACK AIR
    IX BACK AIR2023
  • X-ble Shoulder
    X-ble Shoulder2024

Verified Deployments

  • IX BACK AIR
    IX BACK AIR0 Deployments
  • X-ble Shoulder
    X-ble Shoulder0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • IX BACK AIR
    IX BACK AIR$2,990 USD
  • X-ble Shoulder
    X-ble ShoulderContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • IX BACK AIR
    IX BACK AIR8 hrs
  • X-ble Shoulder
    X-ble Shoulder—

Availability Status

  • IX BACK AIR
    IX BACK AIRACTIVE
  • X-ble Shoulder
    X-ble ShoulderACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • IX BACK AIR
    IX BACK AIR—
  • X-ble Shoulder
    X-ble Shoulder3.7 kg

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating, Autonomy Level

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

MetricIX BACK AIRX-ble Shoulder
Investment$2,990No price
Payback period< 1 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$247,010—
ROI (5 yr)+8261%—

X-ble Shoulder has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes IX BACK AIR and X-ble Shoulder?

IX BACK AIR is made by SUITX, based in DE. X-ble Shoulder is made by Hyundai Motor Group, based in KR.

When were IX BACK AIR and X-ble Shoulder launched?

IX BACK AIR launched in 2023. X-ble Shoulder launched in 2024.

How do IX BACK AIR and X-ble Shoulder compare on the Robo Index?

IX BACK AIR grades A on the Robo Index. X-ble Shoulder grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are IX BACK AIR and X-ble Shoulder in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Exoskeleton on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Exoskeleton robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Exoskeleton TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost and payback of an industrial exoskeleton program.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between IX BACK AIR and X-ble Shoulder?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The exoskeleton vendor RFP: questions and red flags.

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About this comparison

IX BACK AIR vs X-ble Shoulder compares two robots in the exoskeleton category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.