Auxivo

What Auxivo does

Auxivo AG is a Swiss developer and manufacturer of passive, spring-based wearable exoskeletons that reduce musculoskeletal strain on workers performing physically demanding tasks. The company was founded in 2019 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich's Sensory-Motor Systems Lab, leveraging years of academic exoskeleton research from co-founders Volker Bartenbach (PhD in exoskeleton robotics, CEO) and Roger Gassert (Professor of Rehabilitation Engineering at ETH Zurich), with Rachel van Sluijs (PhD in Neurosciences) leading research. Its core occupational product line comprises four passive devices: LiftSuit (lower back support for lifting), DeltaSuit (shoulder support for overhead work), CarrySuit (load redistribution for carrying tasks), and OmniSuit (combined back and shoulder support for multitasking activities). An educational arm, EduExo, sells kit-based exoskeletons (Maker and Pro editions) for university teaching and research.

Auxivo's underlying technology relies on proprietary mechanical principles, including the bypass principle (redirecting force away from muscles), gravity compensation via spring energy storage and return, and load redistribution, applied through textile-based passive structures without motors or active electronics. Reported efficacy includes 22-40% reductions in targeted muscle activity across product variants. Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based unit sales of hardware exoskeletons to enterprise customers in logistics, construction, manufacturing, agriculture and forestry, and automotive services, plus recurring support and services revenue and license-based sales of educational kits. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales in core European markets (Switzerland, France, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium) with a global network of 50+ regional distribution partners spanning Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania, alongside trade show demonstrations and digital marketing.

The company is headquartered in Schwerzenbach, Switzerland, employs 11-50 people, and has raised venture funding in rounds dated January 2022 (Serpentine Ventures, ETH Foundation, SpanSet Inter AG) and July 2023 (Ankaa Ventures, lead investor). Named enterprise customers include B. Braun, Carglass, Ex Libris, Thomas & Piron, and Everllence. Revenue figures have not been publicly disclosed.

Name

Auxivo

Legal name

Auxivo AG

Website

https://auxivo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Auxivo AG is a Swiss ETH Zurich spin-off that develops and sells passive, spring-based wearable exoskeletons (LiftSuit, DeltaSuit, CarrySuit, OmniSuit) and educational kits (EduExo) to reduce musculoskeletal strain for industrial workers in logistics, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and automotive services globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wearable Exoskeletons

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (3162)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ)

Keywords

• Wearable exoskeletons
• Occupational exoskeletons
• Industrial worker support
• Ergonomic assistance devices
• Passive exoskeleton technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exoskeleton Hardware Sales: Sale of wearable exoskeleton products including LiftSuit, DeltaSuit, OmniSuit, and CarrySuit for occupational use in industrial settings.
2. Educational Exoskeleton Kits: Sale of EduExo series kits for educational and research purposes. The EduExo Maker is available as a free digital product.
3. Support and Services: Ongoing support services for exoskeleton implementation, training, and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Auxivo develops and manufactures passive, spring-based wearable exoskeletons that reduce muscle strain and fatigue for workers performing physically demanding tasks. Its occupational product line includes the LiftSuit (back support for lifting), DeltaSuit (shoulder support for overhead work), OmniSuit (combined back and shoulder support), and CarrySuit (load distribution for carrying). The EduExo series serves education and research markets with assembly-and-program kit-based exoskeletons. Products are sold globally through a network of more than 50 distribution partners and direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

Auxivo develops and manufactures a portfolio of occupational wearable exoskeletons designed to reduce physical strain on workers during physically demanding tasks. The core product line includes four industrial exoskeletons: LiftSuit (back support for lifting), DeltaSuit (shoulder support), OmniSuit (combined back and shoulder support), and CarrySuit (load distribution for carrying). All are passive mechanical devices using springs to store and return gravitational energy. The EduExo series serves the education and research market with kit-based exoskeletons that can be assembled and programmed by students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EduExo: Educational exoskeleton kit designed for education and research purposes, teaching students about exoskeleton control systems and robotics.

Products and services

• LiftSuit A lightweight, textile-based passive exoskeleton designed to support the lower back during lifting and forward-leaning tasks. It stores and returns gravitational energy to reduce muscle strain, reducing lower back muscle activity by 10–15% during lifting operations. Sold to industrial enterprises whose workers perform repetitive lifting tasks.
• DeltaSuit A shoulder exoskeleton that transfers load from the upper arm directly to the torso, bypassing the shoulder joint to reduce strain during arm elevation and overhead work. Targeted at workers performing sustained or repetitive overhead tasks.
• OmniSuit A fully integrated exoskeleton providing combined support for both the lower back and shoulders. Designed for multitasking activities including overhead and lifting tasks, adapting intuitively to individual needs. Achieves 22% average reduction in lower back muscle activity and 40% reduction in upper back and shoulder muscle activity.
• CarrySuit An upper-body exoskeleton with a frame that distributes load across the entire upper body, connecting to the hip and shoulders on both sides to reduce local peak loads during carrying tasks. Reduces muscle activity by approximately 25%, slows muscle fatigue by approximately 27%, reduces perceived effort by 28%, and decreases heart rate by 7% during physical work.
• EduExo (Maker and Pro editions) Educational exoskeleton kits designed for teaching and research purposes, available in Maker (free digital download: PDF handbook and STL files for self-assembly) and Pro (paid wearable kit spanning shoulder and elbow joints, includes 180+ page handbook covering theoretical and practical content on exoskeleton design and control) editions. Sold to universities and research institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• CarrySuit reduces muscle activity by approximately 25% during load carrying tasks
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ETH Zurich - Sensory-Motor Systems LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with ETH Zurich's Sensory-Motor Systems Lab. Prof. Dr. Robert Riener serves as a key academic advisor. Auxivo originated as an ETH Zurich spin-off in 2019 with founders holding PhDs from the institution.
• Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Finland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Jamk University of Applied Sciences in Finland, contributing to exoskeleton research and development.
• University of BrusselsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with the University of Brussels for exoskeleton technology research and development.
• SpanSet UK LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for UK market, part of the global SpanSet distribution network for Auxivo products.
• SpanSet AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Australia, part of the global SpanSet distribution network.
• SpanSet Inc. (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for USA, part of the global SpanSet distribution network.
• ExoSkel Inc. (USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for USA market, specializing in exoskeleton solutions.
• ExoSkel (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Canada market.
• Dexis Belgium NVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Belgium, specializing in industrial and ergonomic solutions.
• Ergo Support (Belgium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Belgium market.
• Exosustain (Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Netherlands, specializing in sustainable ergonomic solutions.
• SpanSet Nederland B.V.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Netherlands, part of the global SpanSet distribution network.
• SpanSet Italia SrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Italy, part of the global SpanSet distribution network.
• SpanSet PolskacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Poland, part of the global SpanSet distribution network.
• Exo Suits AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Australia market, specializing in exoskeleton solutions.
• SpanSet do BrasilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Brazil, part of the global SpanSet distribution network.
• RUD SpanSet JapancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Japan market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: German global leader in prosthetics and orthotics that also sells the Paexo passive exoskeleton line for industrial use. Most comparable broad incumbent serving overlapping enterprise safety/ergonomic buyers with a much larger portfolio.
• Ekso Bionics: Public US exoskeleton company with both medical rehabilitation and industrial (Ekso EVO) exoskeleton lines. Broad incumbent with overlapping enterprise customer base and longer operating history.
• Hilti: Global construction tools and safety equipment vendor that has invested in exoskeleton-integrated solutions (Hilti Jaibot, ON!Track). Comparable channel and end-buyer for construction-ergonomics exoskeletons, though exoskeletons are not Hilti's core product.
• Panasonic (Active Assist / Atoun): Japanese conglomerate selling powered industrial exoskeletons (Atoun/KARURU series) into logistics, agriculture, and manufacturing. Broad incumbent competing in the same enterprise ergonomic use cases as Auxivo, particularly across APAC.

Direct peers

• German Bionic: European competitor building powered/active exoskeletons (Cray X) for logistics, manufacturing and construction workers. Direct rival for the same enterprise ergonomic-suit category, with deeper venture funding and a more aggressive market push.
• SuitX (by Ottobock): US-based modular occupational exoskeleton maker (now part of Ottobock) selling back, shoulder, and leg supports to industrial buyers. Closest direct competitor in passive/lightweight industrial exoskeleton product positioning.

Emerging players

• Mawashi Inc. Canadian specialist in protective occupational exoskeletons (Guardian, Vectors) designed for military, industrial, and first-responder use. Emerging player with partial overlap in textile-based passive suits.
• Levitate Technologies: US manufacturer of the AirFrame and other industrial exoskeletons targeting warehouse and overhead work. Emerging player competing in similar ergonomic use cases (back/shoulder support) as Auxivo's LiftSuit and OmniSuit.
• Comau (AURA/MATE exoskeletons): Italian industrial automation company that has developed the MATE and AURA wearable exoskeletons for manufacturing workers. Adjacent emerging player serving overlapping automotive/manufacturing end users.

Regional players

• ReWalk Robotics: Israel/US-based wearable exoskeleton company historically focused on medical/rehabilitation use with limited industrial commercialization. Regional/adjacent player sharing the exoskeleton core technology category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/auxivo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeQ5UIS49nO3U8s7mOUM_ag/featured
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auxivo
• Instagraminstagram.com/auxivo
• Facebookfacebook.com/auxivo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors6 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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