ProMat 2025: Mobile robots, robot arms, ASRS and more on display

HeroWear’s Apex 2 exosuit helps reduce injury risk, improve quality of life and boost productivity for thousands of workers across the globe in physically demanding jobs in industries like logistics, manufacturing, CPG, food & beverage, military and more. It assists workers who perform repetitive bending and lifting movements, acting as an extra set of back muscles and decreasing work-related discomfort by up to 30%. Features of the 3 lb. suit include breathable textiles and flexibility, plus a modular design ensuring a comfortable fit for users of any size and shape with no motors or batteries involved. Workers can turn the elastic assistance on and off with the click of a button. Apex 2 has proven to significantly reduce injury risk in the workplace due to a 20-40% reduction in back muscle strain, and an up to 40% decrease in muscle fatigue. HeroWear, Booth S1872

Breathable, lightweight exosuit for bending and lifting

HeroWear’s Apex 2 exosuit helps reduce injury risk, improve quality of life and boost productivity for thousands of workers across the globe in physically demanding jobs in industries like logistics, manufacturing, CPG, food & beverage, military and more. It assists workers who perform repetitive bending and lifting movements, acting as an extra set of back muscles and decreasing work-related discomfort by up to 30%. Features of the 3 lb. suit include breathable textiles and flexibility, plus a modular design ensuring a comfortable fit for users of any size and shape with no motors or batteries involved. Workers can turn the elastic assistance on and off with the click of a button. Apex 2 has proven to significantly reduce injury risk in the workplace due to a 20-40% reduction in back muscle strain, and an up to 40% decrease in muscle fatigue. HeroWear, Booth S1872

ProMat 2025 in Chicago will feature over 50,000 manufacturing and supply chain professionals to learn, engage and connect with warehouse automation and robotic technology.

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