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<\/p>\nGerman Bionic has unveiled its latest wearable exoskeleton \u2014 and it comes equipped with an AI brain.<\/p>\n
Dubbed Exia, the robotic suit offers up to 38kg of dynamic assistance to make heavy lifting easier for humans. That means an item weighing 30kg feels more like 5 to the lifter\u2019s lower back. But what really sets Exia apart from its predecessors is its capacity to adapt and learn.<\/p>\n
German Bionic claims Exia is the world\u2019s first exoskeleton powered by augmented AI, a type of artificial intelligence designed to enhance human intelligence rather than replace it.<\/p>\n
Over time, each suit is designed to get better and better at anticipating the movements of the individual wearing it. This allows the exoskeleton to provide the most amount of physical support at the right time, the company said. Think of it as muscle memory, but for machines.<\/p>\n
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Hear her story and how she developed a startup to prevent scams and fraud using technology<\/a> on June 19.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Armin G. Schmidt, CEO and co-founder of German Bionic, called it a \u201cbreakthrough\u201d in human augmentation, which refers to people using tech to enhance or extend their physical or cognitive abilities \u2014 think Tony Stark in Iron Man.<\/p>\n \u201cExia doesn\u2019t merely respond or even just think \u2013 it actually learns,\u201d said Schmidt. \u201cWith every movement, it grows alongside its user, continuously adapting and evolving to meet the demands of the person and the job at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n German Bionic targets its suits at physically demanding jobs, such as in construction, logistics, or warehouse packing. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n A worker wears Exia like a lightweight backpack \u2014 the suit itself only weighs around 7kg. As they begin lifting, walking, or bending, Exia\u2019s sensors detect motion and automatically activate its adaptive lift engine. Using battery-powered motors and advanced control systems, the suit enhances each movement, boosting the person\u2019s strength. At the end of the shift, the worker docks the suit to recharge.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you put on the device it can feel strange and heavy at first,\u201d Norma Steller, CPO at German Bionic, previously told TNW. \u201cBut once the motors kick in it feels amazing. You feel strong, tall, and capable \u2014 it gives you this kind of feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n The units also collect data on your movements. The feature is intended to flag behaviours that increase the risk of injury, such as excessive repetition and improper lifting or twisting movements.<\/p>\n Founded in 2017, German Bionics is one of many companies around the world working on human augmentation. Others include US-based Ekso Bionics, which has developed an exoskeleton for construction workers focused on supporting the shoulders; French startup Wundercraft, which has developed a lower-body exoskeleton to help patients recover from spinal cord injuries; and Spain\u2019s Marsi Bionics, which has launched a gait exoskeleton for children with neuromuscular diseases.<\/p>\n German Bionics\u2019 Exia is now available in North America, Europe and the UK. The company told TNW the \u201cprice is variable, depending on requirements, the number of units being ordered, and what data the customer wants to track.\u201d<\/p>\n If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n