Ottobock Exoskeletons

OTTOBOCK EXOSKELETONS GIVES A 45% REDUCTION IN THE MUSCLE ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN TASKS

Help take the pressure off your employees

Did you know the most common cause for injury is from lifting, pushing, pulling and bending?

With the rate of injury so high, it’s imperative that employers put measures in place to both protect their workers and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

At Biosymm, we offer an innovative solution, with our partner Ottobock exoskeletons.

What is an Ottobock Exoskeleton?

An Ottobock Exoskeleton is a mechanical device that can be worn by workers to help them perform manual tasks.

Ottobock Exoskeletons provide up to 60% relief to workers, allowing for an increase in productivity and workplace motivation.

We offer an extensive range of Ottobock Exoskeletons

Ottobock BackX

The Ottobock BackX helps support workers manually moving and lifting objects by reducing weight on the lower back by an average of 60%.

The Ottobock BackX also allows for a high degree of flexibility and movement, making it the perfect fit for workers who perform physically demanding tasks.

Ottobock Shoulder

The Ottobock Shoulder helps to support your workers’ arms when performing strenuous overhead work.

The Ottobock Shoulder has been proven to reduce stress on shoulder muscles and joints by over 40% whilst allowing full freedom of movement.

Ottobock ShoulderX

The Ottobock ShoulderX provides passive arm support and removes pressure from the shoulders while performing tasks at waist to overhead level with light to moderate weight tools.

Paexo Soft Back

The Paexo Soft Back offers a high level of support for the lower back.

It supports an ergonomic posture when standing and lifting lighter loads.

It can be used, for example, in the logistics area for picking, handling lighter loads, and lifting packages.

Paexo Wrist

Paexo Wrist provides effective support for your workers’ wrists during load handling.

Paexo Wrist uses a preventive approach and bridges the wrist.

Applications include holding riveting tools, welding equipment, or moving or assembling generators or starters.

Paexo Thumb

Paexo Thumb supports people who use their thumbs every day at work.

The exoskeleton relieves the thumb end joints and the saddle joints.

Wearing the Paexo Thumb exoskeleton relieves the thumb by distributing the forces in the entire hand and protects the tip of the thumb from mechanical influences.

Paexo Cool Sleeve

Using the latest in cooling technology the Paexo Cool Sleeve can reduce perceived body temperature by up to 12 degrees.

The Paexo Cool Sleeve can be worn underneath the Ottobock Shoulder and has great benefit in warm environments.

Paexo Neck

The Paexo Neck is a neck support that relieves the neck area and the cervical spine.

Various adjustment options allow the shoulder and neck area to be customised for each user. This makes Paexo Neck very comfortable to wear.

Paexo Neck can be worn for any type of overhead work, such as above shoulder maintenance works or visual inspections.

Paexo Soft Knee

Paexo Soft Knee pads support people who put their knees under daily load at work. The exoskeleton relieves the knee joint and the kneecaps.

Wearing the Paexo Soft Knee exoskeleton relieves the knee by protecting it from hard surfaces.

FAQs

Does wearing the device for extended periods mean workers can't complete tasks without it?

The devices are designed to assist rather than replace muscle activity. This means that the user is not able to lift more than they would usually be able to lift, more that they will not work as hard to lift the same amount. The result is that there is much less risk associated if the device were to fail and that the user is not at risk of deconditioning.

Does wearing the devices assist the user with all of their tasks?

The devices are task-specific, meaning that they are suited to the applications they were designed to assist with:

Overhead work for the ShoulderX and Ottobock Shoulder
Forward bending, stooping, and lifting floor to the waist for the Ottobock BackX

They are therefore not suited to tasks they were not designed for i.e. the ShoulderX will not assist the back with forward bending.

Can the device withstand harsh environments?

The devices are robust and have been shown to function in a range of environments, such as the Western Australian Pilbara region and freezer and chiller environments in the food processing industry.

They also come with accessories that can protect the device from dust and dirt and are available in a range of FR materials that are suitable for hot works.

In addition, users can wear the devices under lab coats and other protective clothing.