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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)
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 8 h
- 2023
- US$2,990
- Active
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- industrial lifting,warehouse logistics
- industrial lift assist
- logistics
- indoor
Movement & precision1
- Actuator Type
- spring passive
Sensing & perception2
- Yes
- Yes
Controls & integration1
- bluetooth
Buying & support2
- Deployment Count
- 4000
- Availability Status
- available
Other details6
- Washable
- wipeable
- Load Path
- hip
- Assist Mode
- passive
- Body Coverage
- back only
- Joints Actuated
- trunk
- Yes
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Nov 2025LaunchOfficial market launch at A+A Düsseldorf
- 2025MilestoneSupported pilot projects begin
- 2025LaunchPlanned global market launch
- 2025LaunchIX BACK VOLTON premiere at Hannover Messe
- 2025MilestoneGuided pilot projects opened
- Mar 2025LaunchAIRGO XP first public presentation
- Oct 2023LaunchIX BACK AIR launch
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the maker1 event · last 12 months
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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 US$2,990.
- When was the IX BACK AIR launched?
- The IX BACK AIR was launched in 2023.
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