Innophys has begun selling its Muscle Suit Every and Muscle Suit Soft-Power exoskeletons in Romania. These suits give users additional lifting strength to assist with carrying heavy items and products in warehouses, factories, and farms. They don’t require power to function, which means users don’t have to stress about batteries dying during their shifts. In fact, a dead battery has previously hindered a $100k exoskeleton for one person with a disability. All Muscle Suits can be put on in just ten seconds and are suitable for use in dusty and wet environments.
Enhanced Lifting Capabilities
The Muscle Suits enable users to lift heavy items by redistributing the weight to body areas that can handle more force, such as the thighs and back. If you're moving bulky furniture like heavy beds or dressers, a lifting strap (similar to this one on Amazon) can help safely transfer the weight onto your shoulders.
Specifications of Muscle Suit Soft-Power
The Muscle Suit Soft-Power weighs 430 grams (0.95 lbs.) and is designed to provide lightweight support for lifting tasks while ensuring comfort and mobility. This suit utilizes elastic bands to give assistive lifting power. Users can operate vehicles while wearing the suit, which reduces back strain by as much as 35%. It is designed for individuals who are between 150 cm and 180 cm tall (4 ft. 11 in. to 5 ft. 11 in.). The suggested retail price for the Soft-Power is 59,400 yen (about $400).
Details on Muscle Suit Every
On the other hand, the Muscle Suit Every weighs 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs.) and is intended for heavy-duty lifting support, offering an additional lifting force of up to 25.5 kgf (56.2 pounds-force). This exoskeleton uses inflated rubber tubes wrapped in nylon mesh to deliver assistive lifting strength. Users must inflate the tubes with a hand pump before using the suit. It comes in two sizes: S-M for those between 150 cm and 165 cm tall (4 ft. 11 in. to 5 ft. 5 in.) and M-L for those between 160 cm (5 ft. 3 in.) and 185 cm (6 ft. 1 in.).
Variants of Muscle Suit Every
There are two versions of the Every exoskeleton available—a soft-fit model for workers who need to be mobile, such as those in farming, construction, and manufacturing, and a tight-fit model designed for users who are lifting heavy items from one place, like nurses and medical aides moving patients. Both models have an MSRP of 149,600 yen (around $1,000).
Commercial buyers in Japan can purchase the Muscle Suits directly from the Innophys online shop, while international customers can get in touch with an authorized distributor. For those who prefer not to engage in heavy lifting, there’s the option to wait for the upcoming launch of the 1X Neo bipedal humanoid robot.
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