Feb 10, 2026
BionicBack exoskeleton: For a strong back – even after setting up the event
Horb am Neckar, 10 February 2026 – Whether it's a festival, trade fair or corporate event, the work of the event technology teams is already in full swing long before the music starts playing or the first guests arrive. Sound and lighting systems, stage constructions, trusses, tents and power supplies have to be installed, set up and later dismantled again – often under time pressure, in changing weather conditions and with a high level of physical exertion. Lifting, carrying and working in a bent position are part of everyday work. Accordingly, back problems and muscular strain are among the most common health problems in the industry.
Against this backdrop, technical aids for physical relief are increasingly coming into focus. The use of exoskeletons offers companies a practical solution that both protects the health of employees and maintains the performance of teams in the long term. One example is the passive back exoskeleton BionicBack from hTRIUS, which was developed specifically for activities involving repeated bending and lifting and provides targeted relief for the back. Typical areas of application in event technology include tent and stage construction, cable laying and the transport of technical equipment.
With a weight of around 1.2 kilograms, the exoskeleton is designed for mobile use. Depending on the activity and application scenario, it can relieve the back muscles by up to 30 per cent and significantly reduce muscle fatigue. For event technology employees, this means noticeably less back pain, more energy in everyday life and an evening free of pain. For the industry as a whole, this results in fewer days lost, higher productivity and increased efficiency.
The possible applications cover almost all areas of event technology – from sound engineering and stage construction to material logistics. The system is used in situations where the back and muscles are subjected to heavy strain over long periods of time. Extensive training or re-adjustment is not usually necessary, which makes it easier to use in changing teams and for project-related work.
For companies in the event industry, the use of the BionicBack exoskeleton can contribute to the ergonomic design of workplaces. In addition to the potential reduction in physical strain, the focus is also on aspects such as reduced downtime, better planning of human resources and a more sustainable organisation of physically demanding activities.