German Bionic released the fifth-generation carbon fiber exoskeleton, adding dual intelligent functions of active walking assistance and back support

German Bionic fifth-generation carbon fiber exoskeleton active walking assistance and back support dual intelligence

Adding a new dimension of human augmentation in manual handling environments through active walking assistance and other pioneering technologies

Last year, German Bionic released the fourth-generation Cray X exoskeleton, keeping it light by adopting a carbon fiber frame
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Now that Gen 5 has been announced, it's reportedly the first to support both body areas
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The waterproof Gen 5 Cray X supports the lower back during lifts and has walking assist
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The 5th-generation Cray X inherits the carbon fiber frame, IoT capabilities and smart factory integration of its predecessor, but now comes with a more powerful battery designed to provide users with power for longer
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When power is low, the 40V battery can also be quickly replaced with a new one to keep the production line running
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In addition to protecting the wearer's lower back, this new model offers active walking assistance—so workers are supported when picking up loads of up to 66 lbs (30 kg), taking them where they need to go, and walking them when they need to.
Drop them when needed and they get there
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The 5th-generation Cray X exoskeleton is fully connected, smart factory compatible, and includes an AI-based safety system that warns of incorrect weightlifting or poor posture
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An assist system for new users is built into the design, showing tips and instructions on the integrated display to get them up and running quickly and safely, while an AI-based ergonomic early warning system alerts the wearer to poor posture or improper lifting methods.
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Managers can monitor and record these things for environmental and social governance reporting
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Finally, IP54 waterproofing enables use in dry, wet or dusty outdoor environments, opening the door for "construction sites, outdoor warehouses or auto repair shops"
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Features:

The new model incorporates major enhancements, including active walking assist, IP54 water resistance as well as a more powerful 40 V battery and a completely revamped energy management system
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Additionally, a unique onboarding assistant makes getting started easy, while the Smart Safety Companion (German Bionic’s AI-based ergonomic early warning system) maximizes workplace safety and helps businesses achieve their ESG more easily and sustainable development goals
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The fully connected German Bionic Cray X supports up to 66 lbs (30 kg) per lift motion, protecting companies like BMW and IKEA as well as France-based international parcel delivery service specialist DPD, with 48,000 employees, Nearly 2 billion packages are processed each year
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The latest Cray X model now further expands the field of application and opens up new dimensions of human augmentation
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Key enhancements to the fifth-generation Cray X:

walking assistance

The fifth-generation Cray X is the first exoskeleton of its kind to support two areas of the body
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It works by gently pushing the leg forward when the load needs to move from a to b
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As such, it helps reduce premature fatigue and maintain workers' energy levels when performing tasks involving weight lifting and walking
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IP54 waterproof

The Cray X handles extremely wet and dusty work environments with ease
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Fully tested to IP54 standards, fully dust and water resistant, it is now suitable for a variety of other use cases such as construction sites, outdoor warehouses or auto repair shops
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More powerful 40V platform

The combination of a 40 V battery and a completely revamped energy management system provides more power to the exoskeleton and enhances the overall user experience
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Thanks to its clever hot-swap capability, the new 40 V system also eliminates unnecessary downtime due to battery replacement
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Uninterrupted power means the wearer can benefit from effectively unlimited usage time
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Smart Safety Companion further unlocks the potential for worker safety in manual handling environments and helps improve business performance
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An integrated AI-based early warning system for ergonomics issues alerts for signs of poor posture and incorrect weightlifting exercises
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Therefore, it actively assists in preventing fatigue and the resulting errors and injuries
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Managers also have access to extensive reporting capabilities on an intuitive dashboard that provides a practical way to monitor and document the achievement of increasingly important ESG and Sustainable Development Goals
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Like its predecessor, the lightweight carbon fiber construction Cray X easily connects to industrial IoT platforms and all smart factory ecosystems, facilitating true integration of business processes
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This means that manual processing can be effectively integrated into digital workflows, allowing automatic benchmarking against a company's KPIs
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