Passive Exoskeleton - Apex HeroWear

Passive exoskeleton supporting the back (especially the lumbar spine), reducing the need to use maximum muscle forces, reducing the risk of back pain, strains and overuse injuries.

The lightweight Apex design (1.5 kg) is functional and effective, supporting the user's back and maintaining their strength to reduce the risk of injuries and strains. All without motors or batteries.

Apex uses passive-elastic bands that work in synergy with the main muscle groups responsible for lifting and bending. The exoskeleton design also takes advantage of the extended moment arm to reduce the total forces in the system, meaning that the same activity can be performed with less total force.

RESULTS

Reduction of 15-20% in the use of back muscle force during lifting.
Reduction of 20-40% in the use of back muscle force during bending.
Reduces back muscle fatigue by 30-40% when bending
Studies have shown that just a 10% reduction in peak forces can result in a 50-80% reduction in tissue micro-damage, and the accumulation of micro-damage often leads to injuries such as muscle strains and fatigue fractures.

ADVANTAGES OF USING APEX

Increased efficiency/productivity
Extended time of performing activities without feeling tired
Greater comfort
Increased precision of performed activities
Reduced overload in the musculoskeletal system
Less injury
Preserving energy for other activities

TECHNICAL DATA

Weight of the device: 1.6 kg
User size ranges:
Length measured diagonally - from the bottom of the buttock to the collarbone: - 75 cm - 108 cm
Chest circumference: - 66 cm - 137 cm
Thigh circumference: - 48 cm - 88 cm
Support mechanism: Elastic band S 1000 or S 1500
Permissible temperature range: -20°C to + 50°C

Apex HeroWear includes:

1 Universal Central Unit
1 Shoulder Straps: choice of type/size (male / S - 1 pc., male / L - 1 pc., female / S - 1 pc., female / L - 1 pc.)
1 pairs Of Thigh Sleeve: size (S - 1 pc., M - 1 pc., L - 1 pc.)
1 set - Bands (one size and two types of elasticity: S1000, S1500)
1 pair - Universal Thigh Sleeve Anchor
1 pc. - Belt