Summary of Innovation
The Apex 2 is a lightweight back-assist exosuit that combines the power of science with a focus on comfort, resulting in unparalleled protection and wearability. The suit offloads 20-40% of back muscle strain and reduces fatigue by up to 40% for users who bend and lift as a major part of their job. It gives hard-working men and women more energy on the job and a better quality of life away from work.
Innovation Statement
The Apex 2 is the leader in a new field of industrial tools designed to help workers. It is a revision of the Apex 1 model, released in 2020. This new suit focuses on comfort, fitting a broader range of people more comfortable. It reduces surface area by more than 50%, weight by 30%, and thickness by 50%, while using more even more durable components.
Applicability
The Apex 2 features a modular design, focused on user comfort without sacrificing strength or assistance. This means it is usable in a wide variety of use cases and can be used comfortably with forklifts, fall protection, and other equipment used across the logistics landscape.
| Posted Date | 1/22/24 |
| Contact | Shannen Shipley |
| Contact Email | sshipely[at]herowearexo.com |
| Category | Best New Innovation |