The Apex 2 is a Exoskeleton developed by HeroWear, launched 2023.
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Overview
The Apex 2 is a lightweight back-assist exosuit designed to reduce back strain and fatigue for workers who perform repetitive bending and lifting tasks. It weighs just 3 lbs and provides artificial back muscles without the need for motors or batteries. The exosuit is praised for its comfort, ease of use, and ability to reduce back strain by up to 40%, leading to a 5-15% boost in productivity in warehousing and distribution centers. It is trusted by innovative companies across various industries for its effectiveness in reducing workplace injuries and improving worker comfort.
Flagship features
- Reduces back strain by up to 40%
- Reported 5x ROI for businesses due to injury reduction and productivity improvements
- Used by Plymouth Foods with zero reported back injuries over 16,500 working hours
- Lightweight design at 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
- Worker acceptance rate of 82% in case studies
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Series A financing
Availability
Specifications
Category: Exoskeleton- Launch year
- 2023
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $5.0M
- Founded
- 2019
Detailed specifications
Other13
- Load Path
- hip
- Assist Mode
- passive
- ROI Estimate
- 5-10x based on real-world, long-term use in warehousing and distribution centers
- Applications
- industrial_lifting,warehouse_logistics
- Sub Category
- industrial_lift_assist
- Body Coverage
- back_only
- Company Country
- US
- Device Weight Kg
- 1.36
- Industries Served
- logistics,manufacturing,distribution
- Availability Status
- available
- Emg Reduction Percent
- 40
- Additional Information
- - Reduces back strain by up to 40% - Reported 5x ROI for businesses due to injury reduction and productivity improvements - Used by Plymouth Foods with zero reported back injuries over 16,500 working hours - Lightweight design at 3 lbs (1.36 kg) - Worker acceptance rate of 82% in case studies
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
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Company milestones
- Apr 2025FundingSeries A financing
- 2024DeploymentRoyal Australian Air Force rollout of Apex exosuits
- 2019MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneApex 2 commercialized and deployed broadly
- —LaunchApex 2 introduced as newest civilian exosuit
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Apex 2?
- The Apex 2 is developed by HeroWear.
- What type of robot is the Apex 2?
- The Apex 2 is a Exoskeleton made by HeroWear.
- How much does the Apex 2 cost?
- Pricing for the Apex 2 is not publicly listed — contact HeroWear for a quote.
- When was the Apex 2 launched?
- The Apex 2 was launched in 2023.
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