Ottobock IX BACK AIR
Passive lower-back support during manual work
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Passive lower-back support during manual work
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Motor-powered lower-back assistance for physical work
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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 ↗ | Motor-powered lower-back assistance for physical work ↗ |
| Form factor | Passive back exoskeleton ↗ | Industrial back exoskeleton ↗ |
| Power & output | Passive; no powered actuation ↗ | Active electric motor assistance ↗ |
| Battery / power | Not verified | 18 V Bosch AMPShare quick-change battery ↗ |
| Weight | Less than 3 kg ↗ | 5.7 kg ↗ |
| Lifting Assistance | Up to 15 kg of lower-back relief claimed by manufacturer ↗ | Up to 17 kg ↗ |
| Use | Manual handling and logistics ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Runtime | Not verified | Up to 10 hours in current SUITX portfolio ↗ |
| 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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