Ottobock IX BACK AIR
Passive lower-back support during manual work
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Ekso EVO
Reduce arm/shoulder effort in overhead industrial work
Keep in mind Mechanical passive assistance is explicit; no powered-motor or smart-sensor functionality claimed.
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| Prices · all markets | Price not verified 0 offer records & sourcesNo verified price in this audit. | Price not verified 0 offer records & sourcesNo verified price in this audit. |
| Designed for | Passive lower-back support during manual work ↗ | Reduce arm/shoulder effort in overhead industrial work ↗ |
| Form factor | Passive back exoskeleton ↗ | Passive upper-body exoskeleton ↗ |
| Controls | Not verified | Independent shoulder toggle switches ↗ |
| Power & output | Passive; no powered actuation ↗ | No batteries, charging or electrical supply ↗ |
| Weight | Less than 3 kg ↗ | Not verified |
| Lifting Assistance | Up to 15 kg of lower-back relief claimed by manufacturer ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Use | Manual handling and logistics ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Support | Not applicable to this category | Decoupled left/right shoulder support ↗ |
| Structure | Not applicable to this category | Patented stacked-link arm structure ↗ |
| Movement | Not applicable to this category | Torso twisting/bending and elbow/arm movement ↗ |
| Fit | Not applicable to this category | Minimal body contact without shoulder straps ↗ |
| Harness Compatibility | Not applicable to this category | Leaves space for a fall harness ↗ |
| Availability | Manufacturer documentation checked; local stock, final checkout and destination delivery not verified. | Manufacturer describes commercially offered passive hardware; configured purchase price not verified. |
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| Editorial pick & release | No editorial ranking recorded | #10 · Our Top 10 Wearable roboticsRelease date not verifiedFirst retail release |
| Evidence | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 |
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