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Verve Motion SafeLift

Powered soft exosuit for industrial lifting: AI/ML inertial sensors woven into the suit detect lifting motion in real time and trigger assistive force (~240N)…

Track Verve Motion SafeLift
Manufacturer
Verve Motion
Form factor
exoskeleton
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Website
learn.vervemotion.com ↗

Overview

Powered soft exosuit for industrial lifting: AI/ML inertial sensors woven into the suit detect lifting motion in real time and trigger assistive force (~240N) to the back/core, cutting lifting strain. Industrial device (not FDA medical). Powered, sensor-triggered active assist; commercially deployed.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
Verified deployments
None on file
Sources on file
2 sources, view all

No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Robot

SafeLift, a powered soft exosuit that reduces back strain for warehouse and logistics workers

Focus

Industrial powered soft-exosuit maker for warehouse and logistics workers

Technology

Powered soft-exosuit technology

Origin

Spun out of Harvard's Wyss Institute / Biodesign Lab

Specs

Use

industrial (lifting)

Control

AI/ML inertial sensing triggers assistive force

Powered

yes (soft-actuated)

Regulatory

industrial (no FDA)

Body region

back/core (soft exosuit)

Availability

commercial (deployed)

Data & sources

Web sources

2

2 sources backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Verve Motion SafeLift. 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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Verve Motion SafeLift on the deployment map

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Manufacturer-attributed media (1)

Manufacturer-supplied media at the model level. Not tied to an independently verified named-site deployment. Verification posture is product-showcase from the maker, distinct from the deployment-verified evidence in the section above.

PRIMARY SOURCE
Courtesy of Verve Motion

Verve Motion's introduction of its SafeLift exosuit, a soft, apparel-style powered back-assist garment worn by warehouse workers during lifting. A cable-driven soft exosuit that provides powered lift assist to the back and hips; Verve states it reduces strain by about 40% per lift, the maker's figure.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Verve Motion SafeLift.

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

Sources (2)

  1. https://learn.vervemotion.com/safelift-powered-soft-exosuit-for-workers
  2. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/verve-motion-raises-20-million-in-series-b-financing-302013975.html

Common questions

What is Verve Motion SafeLift?
Powered soft exosuit for industrial lifting: AI/ML inertial sensors woven into the suit detect lifting motion in real time and trigger assistive force (~240N) to the back/core, cutting lifting strain. Industrial device (not FDA medical). Powered, sensor-triggered active assist; commercially deployed.
How much does Verve Motion SafeLift cost?
Verve Motion SafeLift's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Verve Motion SafeLift from Verve Motion. 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 Verve Motion SafeLift actually deployed in the real world?
Verve Motion SafeLift is recorded at the commercial stage, but DEPLOY has no deployment verified at a named site yet; vendor deployment claims are not independently confirmed here. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Verve Motion SafeLift?
Verve Motion SafeLift is made by Verve Motion, based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2020.
Can you buy Verve Motion SafeLift?
Verve Motion SafeLift is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-14

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

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 Verve Motion SafeLift.

Recent coverage

Verve Motion SafeLift in third-party press

Boston Tech Leaders: Conor Walsh, Harvard University - The Boston Globe

May 29, 2024

Verve Motion’s robot backpack helps workers lighten their load - TechCrunch

Mar 12, 2024

Verve Motion Unveils Integrated Software and Data Analytics Platform to Elevate Industrial Worker Safety and Operations with its Wearable Robotics Exosuit - PR Newswire

Mar 6, 2024