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Apex 2

exoskeletoncommercialby HeroWear

Lightweight passive back-assist exosuit reducing back muscle strain 20-40% and fatigue by 40%.

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Manufacturer
HeroWear
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
2
Website
herowearexo.com ↗

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

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Key facts

Form Factor

exoskeleton

Maturity

commercial

Weight

3 lbs

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Apex 2. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (2)

  • Apex 2 at Multiple, Globaloperational

    HeroWear exosuits deployed at IKEA logistics facilities where each employee lifts and carries up to 500 products per day.

  • Apex 2 at Canberra, Australiaoperational

    Royal Australian Air Force rolled out hundreds of HeroWear Apex 2 back-assist exosuits to reduce back injuries among personnel.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Apex 2.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://herowearexo.com/
  2. https://engineering.vanderbilt.edu/2024/10/03/royal-australian-air-force-rolls-out-hundreds-of-exosuits-created-by-vanderbilt-spin-off-company-to-reduce-back-injuries/

Common questions

What is Apex 2?
Lightweight passive back-assist exosuit reducing back muscle strain 20-40% and fatigue by 40%. No motors or batteries. Weighs 3 lbs.
How much does Apex 2 cost?
Apex 2's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Apex 2 from HeroWear. 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 Apex 2 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Apex 2 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 Apex 2?
Apex 2 is made by HeroWear, based in Nashville, TN, USA.
Where is Apex 2 deployed?
2 verified deployments of Apex 2 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Multiple, Global, Canberra, Australia.
Can you buy Apex 2?
Apex 2 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 Apex 2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Apex 2 include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does Apex 2 compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Apex 2 and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Apex 2 has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Apex 2 a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Apex 2 ranks in roughly the top 16% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Apex 2's maturity stage?
Apex 2 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 Apex 2 safe?
Apex 2 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 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: exoskeleton

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source

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Methodology surface for Apex 2.