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Ottobock Back (BackX)

Passive back-support exoskeleton by Ottobock Bionic Exoskeletons (formerly SuitX) · Bending and lifting work — construction, assembly, agriculture

📦 Lifting Back Injury prevention

A spring-based frame from prosthetics giant Ottobock that reduces strain on the lower back during repeated bending and lifting. Ottobock bought Berkeley spinout SuitX in 2021 and now runs one of the broadest industrial exoskeleton catalogs (back, shoulder, and knee models).

Price

Quote from maker

Sold to employers; part of Ottobock's industrial line built on the SuitX acquisition.

Availability

Available to employers

Approval status

Workplace equipment (not a medical device).

Who pays

Employers buy it as safety equipment.

How exoskeleton coverage works →

See it at Ottobock Bionic Exoskeletons (formerly SuitX) ↗

Sources

Ottobock exoskeletons site

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