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German Bionic

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AI-powered connected industrial exoskeletons; Exia (unveiled May 2025) is described as the world's first Augmented AI exoskeleton, trained on billions of real-world motion data points; features an Adaptive Lift Engine for personalized movement learning, a Smart Safety Companion using real-time digital-twin technology, and a German Bionic Connect App for performance coaching; German Bionic IO cloud analytics platform provides fleet management and ergonomic safety insights; first European exoskeleton manufacturer to reach series production with connected IoT hardware.

HeadquartersAugsburg, DE
Founded2017
Corporate funding$36M
Team51-200
Deployments5
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageAcquired (Archimedes Partners, 2026)
FoundersArmin G. Schmidt (CEO, co-founder), Dr. Peter Heiligensetzer (CTO, co-founder), Dirk Pöschl (co-founder), Michael Halbherr (co-founder)
Regions servedEurope, North America, Asia Pacific
Countries deployedDE, GB, CA, US, JP
Service footprintHQ in Augsburg, Germany; offices in Berlin, Paris, Boston; US distribution via KULR Technology Group; serving logistics, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and airport sectors across Europe, North America, and Japan
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinewearables

Apogee

  • Intelligent support for lifting and walking; available as part of German Bionic's active exoskeleton product line

    vendor-listed product capability on current product page

    Claim source
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Apogee ULTRA

  • No specifications on file.
Machinewearables

Cray X

  • Intelligent support for lifting and walking; German Bionic's original series-production connected industrial exoskeleton

    vendor-listed product on current website; first European exoskeleton to reach series production with IoT connectivity

    Claim source
Machinewearables

Exia

  • Up to 38 kg (84 lbs) of dynamic lift support per movement

    vendor-stated maximum dynamic assistance force during lifting operations

    Claim source
  • Augmented AI trained on billions of real-world human motion data points; Adaptive Lift Engine with personalized movement learning

    vendor-stated AI training data scale and personalization capability for the Exia system

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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2026-05-12SoftBank EBC STATION Aiinnovation hub demonstration deployment (Nagoya, Japan)JPNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-03FedExlogistics / exoskeletonNot listedNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-03-03Pfizermanufacturing / pharma / exoskeletonNot listedNot disclosedAnnouncement
2026-02-27Sepi Formaggi di Sardegnacheese manufacturingIT1Announcement
2022-08-11Dachser Intelligent Logisticslogistics warehouse / exoskeletonDENot disclosedAnnouncement
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Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

Investors on recordSamsung Catalyst FundMIG AGStorm VenturesBenhamou Global VenturesIT FarmEuropean Investment Bank (InvestEU programme)
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Network neighbours

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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-03-03Acquired by Archimedes Partners as going concern following November 2025 insolvency filing; brand and operations continuing under new ownershipGerman Bionic
2026-01-06Exia wins CES 2026 Health Tech Award at CES Las VegasGerman Bionic
2025-05-28Unveiled Exia, described as the world's first Augmented AI exoskeleton trained on billions of real-world motion data points, at the WSJ Future of Everything festival in New York CityGerman Bionic
2025-04-15KULR Technology Group announced exclusive US distribution partnership for German Bionic AI-powered exoskeletonsGlobeNewswire
2022-12-09Received €15M EIB InvestEU venture debt loan for R&D activities; first EIB investment in an exoskeleton manufacturerEuropean Investment Bank
2020-12-14Raised $20M Series A led by Samsung Catalyst Fund and MIG AG with participation from Storm Ventures, Benhamou Global Ventures, and IT FarmPRNewswire
2017-01-01Founded in Augsburg, Germany by Armin G. Schmidt, Dr. Peter Heiligensetzer, Dirk Pöschl, and Michael Halbherr; first European company to develop connected, AI-powered industrial exoskeletons for series productionGerman Bionic
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Source ledger

12 unique public sources

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Archimedes Partners Acquires German Bionic to Scale AI-Powered Exoskeleton PlatformGerman Bionic · retrieved 2026-07-05
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EIB invests in high-tech workplace safety with EUR 15 million for exoskeleton manufacturer German Bionic (EUR 15M converted at ~1.055 EUR/USD rate, Dec 9 2022)European Investment Bank · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robotics Specialist German Bionic Receives US $20 Million in Series A FinancingPRNewswire · retrieved 2026-07-05
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German Bionic: The World's Most Powerful ExoskeletonGerman Bionic · retrieved 2026-07-05
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German Bionic Unveils Exia: The World's First True Augmented AI ExoskeletonGerman Bionic · retrieved 2026-07-05
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AI to Wear: German Bionic Presents the Exia Robotic Exoskeleton at CES 2026German Bionic · retrieved 2026-07-05
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German Bionic's Exoskeleton deployed at SoftBank EBC STATION Ai: available for hands-on demonstrationGerman Bionic · retrieved 2026-07-05
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EXIA exoskeleton live at Sepi Formaggi in SardegnaGerman Bionic on X · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Exoskeletons pass practical trial: Innovative technology takes the strain for warehouse employeesDachser · retrieved 2026-07-05
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UK tech retailer invests £250,000 in exoskeletons for GXO warehouse stafftrans.info · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Pioneers in Smart Exoskeleton TechGerman Bionic · retrieved 2026-07-05
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KULR Expands into High-Growth Robotics Market with German Bionic AI-Powered Exoskeletons for U.S. WorkforceGlobeNewswire · retrieved 2026-07-05