Jul 11, 2025
Funding is provided for a two-week practical test of exoskeletons directly at the workplace.
Horb am Neckar, July 14, 2025 - Back strain is part of everyday life in the construction industry: whether laying paving stones, in civil engineering, loading and unloading materials or road construction - physically demanding work in a bent-over position or with heavy loads leaves its mark. This makes the recent decision by the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the construction industry (BG BAU) all the more significant: it is now promoting the testing of exoskeletons directly at the workplace. The BionicBack exoskeleton from hTRIUS is one of the models eligible for funding.
Occupational safety with a tailwind
Funding is available for training in the use of an exoskeleton, including a two-week practical test during which employees can experience the system in everyday use directly on the construction site. BG BAU covers up to 50 percent of the costs, up to a maximum of 1,500 euros per measure.
"Working on a construction site demands top performance every day. Back pain is unfortunately a daily occurrence, especially in activities such as paving work, civil engineering and road construction or repeated heavy lifting," explains Dominik Heinzelmann, Managing Director of hTRIUS. "Our BionicBack was developed precisely for these stresses. The fact that BG BAU is now promoting this technology is a strong signal for the health of employees."
Ergonomically strong - especially for construction
The BionicBack exoskeleton supports the back when working in a stooped position and during repetitive lifting and bending movements - without any motors or batteries. Weighing just 1.2 kilograms, it offers maximum freedom of movement with a high relief effect. The exoskeleton scores particularly well in everyday construction work with constantly changing tasks and harsh environments thanks to its easy handling, robustness and quick donning and doffing.
Whether setting kerbstones, chiseling floor slabs or assembling interior fittings - the BionicBack helps to reduce physical strain and thus promotes the long-term health of employees.
Simply apply for funding
The funding is aimed at all members of BG BAU, whereby the available funding amount can vary depending on the funding already used per company. If a company has already tested and successfully introduced the BionicBack, it can apply directly for funding for further units without the need for a new practical test.
hTRIUS supports interested companies every step of the way - from the inquiry to the test phase to the application. Further information on funding and the BionicBack exoskeleton can be found at www.htrius.com/bionicback-foerderung