At CES 2025, German Bionic unveiled Apogee Ultra, a next‑generation exoskeleton designed to ease heavy physical tasks by supporting users through demanding lifts and long walks. The device fuses wearable robotics with adaptive control to deliver real‑time assistance, making tough workdays more manageable for workers across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, construction, and field service. The system emphasizes practicality and comfort, aiming to reduce fatigue without compromising mobility or safety. By interpreting the user’s intent and adjusting assistance on the fly, Apogee Ultra presents a hands‑free way to handle repetitive lifts and sustained walking.
Apogee Ultra can lift loads up to 36 kg, dramatically easing strain on the back and joints. In real use this lifting capacity can feel substantially lighter while worn, allowing operators to manage pallets, components, or equipment without the usual burdens. The walking support helps reduce fatigue over long shifts, bringing a 16‑kilometer route closer to feeling like 13 kilometers. The system learns the user’s movement style and can record training data to help fine‑tune performance and personalize support for future tasks. This adaptive learning supports both new users and seasoned workers, supporting safer, more consistent performance over the course of a workday.
A visual gallery accompanies the presentation, showing Apogee Ultra in action through a series of demonstrations. The imagery highlights how the device adapts to pace and terrain, with close‑up views of the harness, actuators, and intuitive controls. The content is designed to give operators, safety managers, and procurement teams a clear sense of how the exoskeleton integrates into daily workflows.
The device uses a capacious yet compact battery that lowers the overall weight and extends operation time. This setup improves balance and makes it practical for workers as well as people with mobility challenges or the elderly who need extra physical support in daily life. By placing energy storage close to the body’s center of gravity, the battery helps keep balance steady during transitions between tasks. The streamlined pack reduces bulk, enabling comfortable wear through long shifts. The extended runtime means fewer stops for recharging, minimizing downtime on busy production lines or field assignments.
The price has not been disclosed, but the Apogee Ultra is listed as available for purchase on the German Bionic site. The listing confirms an official channel for potential buyers and suggests that availability is straightforward through the manufacturer’s online storefront.
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