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German Bionic Apogee

Powered (motor-driven), AI-controlled lightweight back-support exosuit (~up to 30 kg lift assistance) for logistics/manufacturing.

Manufacturer
German Bionic
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
paused
Deployments
2

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies German Bionic Apogee, a exoskeleton by German Bionic (commercial): 2 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

pausedPaused. Operational suspension reported by the operator or manufacturer.

Overview

Powered (motor-driven), AI-controlled lightweight back-support exosuit (~up to 30 kg lift assistance) for logistics/manufacturing. Powered active assist. lifecycle=paused: maker filed for bankruptcy November 2025 (honest status).

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Type

Powered exoskeleton for lifting support

Specs

Use

industrial (lifting)

Control

AI-controlled, learns movement patterns

Powered

yes (motor-driven, AI-controlled)

Regulatory

industrial (no FDA)

Body region

lower back

Availability

uncertain (maker bankruptcy 2025-11)

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for German Bionic Apogee. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

Deployments (2)

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Deployment-verified media (1)

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of German Bionic

German Bionic's introduction of its Apogee powered back-support exosuit for logistics and industry, worn by workers during lifting. It is an operator-worn exoskeleton that provides motorized lift assist to the lower back, with app and cloud connectivity for analytics.

From deployment: Augsburg

Safety record

No incidents on record for German Bionic Apogee.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. https://www.engadget.com/german-bionic-debuts-its-lightest-powered-exosuit-to-date-at-ces-2023-133049208.html
  2. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/german-bionic-launches-5th-generation-cray-x-smart-ai-powered-exoskeleton-with-active-walking-assistance-outdoor-capabilities-and-other-pioneering-technologies-301442646.html

Common questions

What is German Bionic Apogee?
Powered (motor-driven), AI-controlled lightweight back-support exosuit (~up to 30 kg lift assistance) for logistics/manufacturing. Powered active assist. lifecycle=paused: maker filed for bankruptcy November 2025 (honest status).
How much does German Bionic Apogee cost?
German Bionic Apogee's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for German Bionic Apogee from German Bionic. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is German Bionic Apogee actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. German Bionic Apogee is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes German Bionic Apogee?
German Bionic Apogee is made by German Bionic, based in Augsburg, Germany, founded in 2017.
Where is German Bionic Apogee deployed?
2 verified deployments of German Bionic Apogee are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Charité Berlin, Augsburg.
Can you buy German Bionic Apogee?
German Bionic Apogee is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to German Bionic Apogee?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to German Bionic Apogee include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does German Bionic Apogee compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
German Bionic Apogee and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. German Bionic Apogee has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is German Bionic Apogee a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, German Bionic Apogee ranks in roughly the top 60% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is German Bionic Apogee's maturity stage?
German Bionic Apogee is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is German Bionic Apogee still being made?
German Bionic Apogee is currently paused on the DEPLOY registry: operations are suspended but expected to resume.
Is German Bionic Apogee safe?
German Bionic Apogee has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-08

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: paused

Architectural position

Cohort: exoskeleton

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for German Bionic Apogee.

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