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IX BACK AIR

Built by SUITX · Germany

Updated Jun 2026·methodology

Robo Index

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6 of 10 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 6 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity8520%
Deployment footprint8318%
Proven track record4512%
Spec completeness10012%
Company financial healthnot yet scored12%
Company maturity708%
Manufacturer portfolio516%
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)not yet scored6%
Independent recognitionnot yet scored4%
Market momentumnot yet scored2%

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Overview

The IX BACK AIR is designed to reduce spinal compression while allowing full freedom of movement, completely without electric support. It is ideal for logistics and other industries where lifting heavy objects is common.

Flagship features

  • No spinal compression (unlike spring/band-based competitors)
  • One-size-fits-all design accommodates diverse body types
  • Validated by Hermes Germany for parcel handling workloads
  • Part of Archelis' IX series of passive industrial exoskeletons
  • Companion product to SHOULDER AIR (upper-body support model)

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2012

Official market launch at A+A Düsseldorf

Price

$2,990

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Exoskeleton
Battery
8 h
Launch year
2023
Price
$2,990 USD
Status
active
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2012

Detailed specifications

Motion & kinematics1
Joints Actuated
trunk
Other15
Washable
wipeable
Load Path
hip
Assist Mode
passive
Applications
industrial_lifting,warehouse_logistics
Sub Category
industrial_lift_assist
Actuator Type
spring_passive
Body Coverage
back_only
Company Country
JP
Deployment Count
4000
Deployment Notes
Used in logistics for lifting tasks.
Industries Served
logistics
Availability Status
available
Additional Information
- No spinal compression (unlike spring/band-based competitors) - One-size-fits-all design accommodates diverse body types - Validated by Hermes Germany for parcel handling workloads - Part of Archelis' IX series of passive industrial exoskeletons - Companion product to SHOULDER AIR (upper-body support model)
Deployment Environment
indoor
Price Currency Verified
true

Company milestones

  • Nov 2025LaunchOfficial market launch at A+A Düsseldorf
  • Mar 2025LaunchAIRGO XP first public presentation
  • Oct 2023LaunchIX BACK AIR launch
  • 2025MilestoneSupported pilot projects begin
  • 2025LaunchPlanned global market launch
  • 2025LaunchIX BACK VOLTON premiere at Hannover Messe
  • 2025MilestoneGuided pilot projects opened

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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