The IX BACK AIR is a Exoskeleton developed by SUITX (Germany), launched 2023, priced at $2,990 USD.
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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
Official market launch at A+A Düsseldorf
Price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Exoskeleton- Battery
- 8 h
- Launch year
- 2023
- Price
- $2,990 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2012
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Joints Actuated
- trunk
Other14
- 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
- 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
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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
Compare with peers
More videos
IX BACK VOLTON Tutorial (EN)
IX BACK VOLTON - erstes aktives Exoskelett von SUITX by Ottobock
Fabian of Dachser tests the IX BACK VOLTON
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the IX BACK AIR?
- The IX BACK AIR is developed by SUITX, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the IX BACK AIR?
- The IX BACK AIR is a Exoskeleton made by SUITX.
- How much does the IX BACK AIR cost?
- The IX BACK AIR is priced at $2,990 USD.
- When was the IX BACK AIR launched?
- The IX BACK AIR was launched in 2023.
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