What German Bionic does

German Bionic Systems GmbH is an Augsburg, Germany-based robotics company founded in 2017 that designs and manufactures AI-powered exoskeletons for workers in physically demanding industries. The company's product portfolio centers on the flagship Exia exoskeleton, which provides up to 38 kg (84 lbs) of dynamic lifting assistance per movement, complemented by the Apogee ULTRA and Cray X variants, the German Bionic IO cloud data and analytics platform, and the German Bionic Connect iOS/Android mobile application. Underlying technology combines wearable robotics with proprietary "Augmented AI" trained on billions of anonymized real-world motion data points collected from enterprise deployments, enabling real-time adaptive support, an AI-based ergonomic early-warning system (Smart Safety Companion), and over-the-air software updates.

The company serves enterprise customers across logistics and manufacturing (Dachser, GXO, DPD, Fiege), retail (Canadian Tire, Currys), aviation (Nuremberg Airport), and healthcare (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin), targeting use cases such as repetitive lifting, material handling, baggage handling, and patient transfer. Distribution is conducted via direct enterprise sales, channel partners (KULR Technology Group for North America, SoftBank's EBC STATION Ai in Japan), and direct offices in Germany, France, and Japan. Revenue mechanics combine hardware sales with Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS), rental, and leasing options, priced on a quote basis per contract.

Following the launch of Apogee ULTRA in January 2025 and Exia in May 2025, German Bionic filed for insolvency at the Augsburg District Court in November 2025 after a final financing round failed to close, despite positive revenue growth and a projected summer 2026 break-even. The company was subsequently acquired by Swiss private equity firm Archimedes Partners in 2026 and continues operating, with active trade-show presence into 2026 events including CES, ALTENPFLEGE, ArbeitsSicherheit Schweiz, and THE TIRE COLOGNE.

Name

German Bionic

Legal name

German Bionic Systems GmbH

Website

https://germanbionic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

German Bionic designs and manufactures AI-powered exoskeletons, led by the Exia platform, that provide up to 38 kg of dynamic lifting assistance for enterprise workers in logistics, manufacturing, aviation, retail, and healthcare, sold via direct sales, channel partners, and RaaS models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Exoskeletons / Wearable Robotics

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Assistive Robotics (HDAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ)

Keywords

• AI exoskeletons
• Wearable robotics
• Industrial exoskeletons
• Smart power suits
• Ergonomic wearables

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exoskeleton Hardware Sales: Direct sale of AI-powered exoskeleton products including Exia, Apogee, and Cray X. Prices are determined per offer/contract and terms include 14-day payment terms after invoice.
2. Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS): Robotics-as-a-Service plans that include the provision of GBS products coupled with various services. Allows customers to access exoskeleton technology without large upfront capital investment.
3. Rental and Leasing: Rental and leasing contracts for exoskeleton products, providing flexible access options for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

German Bionic designs, manufactures and sells AI-powered wearable exoskeletons (smart power suits) — flagship Exia plus Apogee and Cray X variants — that provide up to 38 kg of dynamic lifting assistance per movement for workers in logistics, manufacturing, construction, aviation, and healthcare/care. The hardware is paired with the cloud-based German Bionic IO platform for ergonomic data insights and the German Bionic Connect mobile app, and is offered via direct sale, rental, leasing, and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) plans.

Product overview

German Bionic is a European robotics firm specializing in smart power suits and wearable technologies, offering a portfolio of AI-powered exoskeleton products. The core product is Exia (flagship), alongside Apogee and Cray X variants. Products are complemented by the German Bionic IO platform (AI-driven data insights and reporting) and German Bionic Connect mobile app (iOS/Android). The company offers multiple engagement models including direct purchase, rental, leasing, and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) plans. German Bionic was the first company to deliver connected exoskeletons for workplaces and successfully use AI to support lifting and prevent poor posture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exia Flagship AI-powered wearable exoskeleton (smart power suit) providing up to 38 kg (84 lbs) of dynamic, real-time adaptive lifting assistance per movement. Cloud-connected device using Augmented AI trained on billions of real-world motion data points, supporting lifting, lowering, walking, carrying and bent-over work in logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and care.
• Apogee ULTRA High-power active back-support exoskeleton described as the world's most powerful exoskeleton, designed for industrial and logistics use with intelligent support for lifting and walking and robust industrial-grade construction.
• Cray X Smart power suit designed for industrial applications, providing intelligent support for lifting and walking in physically demanding work environments, with rugged dust- and waterproof construction.
• German Bionic IO Cloud-connected AI-driven data insights, monitoring and reporting platform that integrates sensor data from exoskeletons to optimize work processes, track ergonomic performance, and feed advanced machine-learning models.
• German Bionic Connect Mobile application available on iOS and Android that lets exoskeleton users track their own performance, receive system feedback, and stay integrated as part of the German Bionic system through bi-directional communication.
• Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) Subscription-based engagement model bundling German Bionic exoskeletons with services so customers can access the technology on a recurring basis without large upfront capital expenditure; complemented by rental and leasing options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 38 kg (84 lbs) of dynamic lift assistance per movement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KULR Technology GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2025KULR Technology Group partnered with German Bionic in April 2025 to expand AI-powered exoskeleton deployment across U.S. logistics and manufacturing sectors. KULR secured exclusive rights to commercialize the Apogee ULTRA exoskeleton and launched an AI & Robotics division. This partnership represents a major distribution expansion into the North American market.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Charité for development and testing of care-focused exoskeleton in real-world care environments. This partnership was crucial in developing a system that reflects real workflows and effectively supports care professionals.
• SoftBankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman Bionic's exoskeleton is deployed at SoftBank's Executive Briefing Center (EBC STATION Ai) in Japan's largest open-innovation hub STATION Ai in Nagoya. Hands-on demonstrations are available for corporate customers facing logistics and manufacturing challenges.
• STATION AicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapan's largest open-innovation hub opened in October 2024, joined by around 1,000 organizations. German Bionic exhibits at EBC STATION Ai to reach companies in the Chubu region's logistics and manufacturing industries.
• Bildungszentrum Gesundheit und Soziales (BGS) SwitzerlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss nursing education institution where exoskeletons have been integrated into nursing education programs, demonstrating how high-tech tools can be introduced early to reduce physical strain and make care professions more appealing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeleton technology (acquired SuitX), with a much larger installed base and broader medical/industrial portfolio. Comparable as a wearable robotic exoskeleton incumbent targeting both medical and industrial users with greater scale and capital resources.
• Boston Dynamics: US-based developer of advanced mobile robots (Spot, Stretch, Atlas). Comparable as a deep-tech humanoid/mobile robotics player targeting industrial logistics use cases that overlap with German Bionic's warehouse and material-handling customer base, though focused on autonomous rather than wearable robotics.

Emerging players

• Wandercraft: French developer of the Atalante self-balancing walking exoskeleton for personal mobility and rehabilitation. Comparable as a European exoskeleton innovator pursuing similar use cases (mobility-impaired users, industrial applications) with significant venture backing.
• Hocoma: Swiss-based (part of DIH) developer of robotic rehabilitation devices including the Lokomat and Armeo. Comparable as a European rehab-robotics specialist addressing healthcare/clinical customers that overlap with German Bionic's Charité-partnered care vertical.
• ReWalk Robotics: Developer of powered exoskeletons for personal mobility (ReWalk Personal 6.0) and rehabilitation (ReStore). Comparable as an exoskeleton specialist in the medical/rehab segment, with smaller scale and overlapping healthcare customer use cases.

Direct peers

• Ekso Bionics: US-based developer of powered exoskeletons for industrial and medical use (EksoNR, Ekso GT). Directly comparable as a wearable robotic exoskeleton vendor serving construction, manufacturing, and rehabilitation end-markets with overlapping customers in industrial ergonomics.
• Sarcos Technology and Robotics: US-based industrial exoskeleton and robotic systems developer (Guardian XO, Guardian XT). Directly comparable as an enterprise-focused powered exoskeleton vendor for heavy industrial and logistics workloads, competing for similar enterprise accounts.
• Levitate Technologies: US-based developer of the Airframe exoskeleton for industrial workers performing overhead assembly and manufacturing tasks. Comparable as a niche industrial exoskeleton vendor targeting similar ergonomic pain points with a focus on upper-body/shoulder support.
• Cyberdyne: Japanese developer of the HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) robot suit, with both medical and industrial (Lumbar) variants. Comparable as a pioneer in wearable exoskeletons with HAL Cyberdyne Tsukuba and operating lease/RaaS-style rental models in Japan.

Regional players

• ULS Robotics: China-based developer of exoskeleton robots for industrial and logistics applications. Comparable as an Asia-focused industrial exoskeleton competitor serving Chinese manufacturing/logistics customers with similar ergonomic-lifting use cases.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors12 records

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M&A

Investments

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