German Bionic, the pioneering robotics company renowned for connecting exoskeletons to the cloud, today announced the official launch of Exia, its most advanced wearable yet. Exia is the world’s first exoskeleton to be powered end-to-end by true Augmented AI, setting a new benchmark for strength, intelligence, and adaptability in human augmentation.

Exia is a “one-for-all” solution, designed to be the first truly universal exoskeleton capable of meeting the diverse demands of virtually any industry, including manufacturing, logistics, retail, and healthcare. Its development was informed by insights from billions of real-world motion data points, providing an unparalleled understanding of human movement in various work environments.

“Exia represents a breakthrough in human augmentation,” said Armin G. Schmidt, CEO and co-founder of German Bionic. “It’s built not only on years of engineering excellence and the lived experiences of countless workers who already rely on our technology, but also on a foundation of billions of real-world data points. Exia doesn’t merely respond or even just think – it actually learns. With every movement, it grows alongside its user, continuously adapting and evolving to meet the demands of the person and the job at hand.”

Unprecedented Power and Intelligence

Completely rebuilt with a next-generation hardware architecture and optimised control software, Exia utilises a depth of real data from real working environments to offer the strongest exoskeleton to date, providing up to 84 lbs (38 kg) of dynamic lift assistance.

Beyond its enhanced strength, Exia is also lighter and significantly smarter. Its AI-native architecture allows it to anticipate user needs and optimise support in real time. By learning from a wearer’s actions and environment, it interprets movement patterns, understands context, and adjusts instantly to provide the most effective support for tasks such as lifting, walking, bending, and carrying. The ability to provide over-the-air (OTA) software updates ensures Exia continuously learns and fine-tunes its behaviour to individual wearers and their specific tasks, becoming even more precise and effective over time. This continuous evolution makes Exia a truly personalised partner, always aligned with the realities of the work and the people doing it.

Addressing Critical Industry Challenges

German Bionic’s Exia isn’t just a high-tech innovation; it’s designed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing today’s industries. Musculoskeletal disorders, often caused by heavy lifting and repetitive strain, cost U.S. employers over $67,000 per claim on average, significantly impacting productivity and budgets. Exia directly addresses this by reducing injury risk.

Furthermore, the ongoing labour shortage presents a critical need for solutions that make physically demanding roles safer, more sustainable, and more appealing. Experts predict that by 2033, the U.S. could face a shortfall of 1.9 million manufacturing workers. By reducing injury risk, increasing productivity, and extending career longevity in physically demanding roles, Exia helps companies protect their current workforce and attract the next generation of skilled labour, securing a stable and capable workforce for the future.

Key Features of Exia:

• Adaptive Lift Engine: Learns each user’s movement and delivers precisely timed support up to 84 lbs (38 kg).
• Smart Safety Companion: Real-time digital twin flags high-risk motions and encourages safe practices.
• German Bionic Connect App: Empowers users with settings control, usage analytics, and gamified coaching on any smartphone.
• German Bionic IO: Advanced cloud analytics platform delivering ergonomic insights, activity monitoring, and fleet management through a user-friendly dashboard.

Seamless Connectivity and User Engagement

All German Bionic exoskeletons are complemented by the enhanced German Bionic Connect app, which provides detailed performance metrics such as steps taken, weight lifted, and usage time. Through its bi-directional communication channel, the app fosters engagement by allowing users to share direct feedback and qualitative insights, leading to a personalised, evolving experience. This integration promotes a sense of ownership, supports workplace safety, and drives high levels of user acceptance.

Together with the Connect app and the exoskeletons, German Bionic’s 360° Human Augmentation approach includes the powerful German Bionic IO data insights platform and additional human-machine interfaces. This fully integrated system enables real-time ergonomic assessments, activity monitoring, detailed reporting, and efficient fleet management—all accessible via an intuitive, user-friendly dashboard. The platform is further complemented by a video-based Academy offering onboarding tutorials and expert Pro Tips, empowering users to unlock the full potential of the exoskeleton.

A Turning Point for Exoskeletons

Exia marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of wearable robotics. By harnessing the power of true Augmented AI and training on billions of real-world data points, it delivers an unprecedented level of intelligence and responsiveness. Exia redefines what’s possible, fusing strength, intelligence, and agility in a single, scalable solution. Designed to meet the demands of today’s dynamic industries, it doesn’t just support the workforce—it evolves with it, setting a new standard for human augmentation across sectors.

Exia is available for North American pilot and fleet orders starting today, 27th May, through German Bionic and its authorised partners.