How the field of exoskeletons came about

Welcome to the world of exoskeletons! If you are hearing about this technology for the first time, you are not alone. Exoskeletons are wearable support systems that take the strain off the human body during physically demanding work - especially the back, shoulders and joints. In this article, you'll find out where this idea came from, how it developed and why exoskeletons like our BionicBack are so important right now.

The origins of exoskeleton technology

The idea of a wearable mechanism that supports or amplifies human movement originally came from science fiction. However, it became a reality as early as the 1960s: one of the first real projects was the so-called "Hardiman", developed by General Electric. Even though the system was never used in practice, it laid the foundation for the further development of wearable support systems.

Fields of application today: much more than just dreams of the future

Nowadays, exoskeletons have become indispensable in many areas:

• 📦 Logistics - e.g. when lifting heavy loads

• 🏗️ Construction and trade - for support during overhead work and long periods of bending forward

• ✈️ Airport handling - during loading and unloading

• 🏥 Medicine - for rehabilitation and mobility support

• 🎖️ Military - to increase performance and shift loads

  
  

Where is the journey going?

Market analyses predict exponential growth in the use of exoskeletons. The reasons for this are:

• Rapid technological progress

• Growing demand in ageing societies

• Increasing awareness of ergonomic workplace design

  
  

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What is the BionicBack:

Our BionicBack is a so-called passive exoskeleton. This means that it works entirely without electricity or motors - purely mechanically. It was specially developed to support people during physically demanding activities, e.g. lifting, carrying or bending forward for long periods.

The aim is to relieve back strain, prevent musculoskeletal disorders and make everyday working life healthier.

Here you can see our BionicBack exoskeleton

Why we develop exoskeletons like the BionicBack:

We at hTRIUS are convinced that the physical protection of people who work with their hands every day deserves the same importance as a helmet or safety shoe. The BionicBack stands for a new understanding of occupational safety - preventive, supportive and easy to use in everyday life.