More power, less load:
the S700 active shoulder exoskeleton from exoIQ
Now ready to use: the active shoulder exoskeleton for industrial use, made in Germany.
The S700 from the Hamburg-based company exoIQ effectively relieves arm, neck and shoulder
muscles with up to 5 kg per arm. Physically demanding workplaces in industry can thus be
made fit for the future.
Innovative Technology
Exoskeletons are body-worn support systems. They are flexible aids that provide relief for employees.
More specifically: The use of an exoskeleton reduces the strain on the human body. This applies in
particular to active such as the S700 shoulder exoskeleton. It relieves the arm, neck and shoulder
muscles, making it the first active shoulder exoskeleton of its kind in the world for industrial use.
Up to 5 kg of force support per arm makes activities at chest or shoulder height or overhead noticeably
and demonstrably easier. The strength of the supporting effect can be customised to suit the person and
the activity.
How it works
As an active exoskeleton, power is generated by a motor and without user
intervention. The S700 shoulder exoskeleton is driven electro-pneumatically by a
battery-operated compressor. The additional power is transferred to the arms by
moving the drive elements on the arm shells using compressed air. An integrated
sensor system detects movements accurately. The principle works in a similar way
to a hiking backpack, according to the load redistribution principle. This means
that the shoulders are actively supported while loads are redistributed to the hips.
In order to be able to customise the support provided by the S700, the shoulder exoskeleton
has a control element that can be used to adjust the level of power support – up to 5 kg
per arm. The control element also has a pause button for interrupting the support so that
secondary activities, such as telephoning or drinking a glass of water, can be carried out
at any time without interruption.
If the S700 is linked to the exoIQ app, different presets can be called up and saved.
These enable even more targeted support, for example during assembly tasks. The exoskeleton
is supplied with four standard presets, with additional modes available in the app's preset
library.
