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Passive back-assist exosuit (no motors) by HeroWear · All-day lifting jobs where a battery would get in the way
📦 Lifting Back Injury prevention
A fabric exosuit with elastic bands that act like extra back muscles — no motors, no battery, nothing to charge. Developed from Vanderbilt University research and fitted to different body types, including dedicated women's sizing, which is rarer than it should be in this industry.
Price
Around $1,200–1,500 per unit
Pending verification; sold mainly to employers in fleet quantities.
Availability
Available to employers
Approval status
Workplace equipment (not a medical device).
Sources
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