Ottobock IX BACK AIR
Passive lower-back support during manual work
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German Bionic Exia
Powered support for occupational lifting and movement
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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 ↗ | Powered support for occupational lifting and movement ↗ |
| Form factor | Passive back exoskeleton ↗ | Industrial back exoskeleton ↗ |
| Power & output | Passive; no powered actuation ↗ | Not verified |
| 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 |
| Lift Assistance | Not applicable to this category | Up to 38 kg / 84 lb manufacturer-rated dynamic assistance ↗ |
| Control | Not applicable to this category | Adaptive Lift Engine ↗ |
| App | Not applicable to this category | German Bionic Connect for iOS and Android ↗ |
| Analytics | Not applicable to this category | German Bionic IO cloud fleet analytics ↗ |
| Feedback | Not applicable to this category | Smart Safety Companion risk-motion feedback ↗ |
| Availability | Manufacturer documentation checked; local stock, final checkout and destination delivery not verified. | Manufacturer documentation checked; local stock, final checkout and destination delivery not verified. |
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| Editorial pick & release | No editorial ranking recorded | No editorial ranking recorded |
| Evidence | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 |
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