Heavy crates, all day long
Lifting, carrying, moving from one pallet to the next: a banana crate weighs around 19 kg, and thousands of crates have to be picked every day.
Active AI exoskeleton for
Food & Fresh-Produce Logistics
Exia supports employees in picking, lifting and moving sensitive fresh produce — from the banana crate to the fruit and vegetable box. For less back strain, healthier packers and stable shifts, even in chilled areas.
- Up to 38 kg of support per lifting movement
- Rugged & washable — dust- and waterproof (IP54), disinfectable
- On in 20 seconds like a backpack — shared-device ready
- AI-driven adaptation to person, motion and task
38 kg
Lift support
IP54
washable & rugged
⅓
as heavy as before
01 / 04● USE-CASE-CHECK
~ 2 MIN
Request a free use-case assessment
We'll get back to you within one business day with an initial assessment — no obligation.
No obligation. Together we'll assess whether and where an exoskeleton makes sense in your fresh-produce and food logistics.
02 / Problem
When every crate strains your back — day after day
In fresh-produce logistics, fruit and vegetable crates are lifted, carried and re-palletised by hand all day long. A single banana crate weighs around 19 kg — with 3,000 to 6,000 crates a day, a person quickly accumulates 10 to 15 tonnes.
Sensitive fresh produce
Fruit and vegetables can't be automated or stacked at will — gentle handling by hand remains essential.
Constant strain on the back
10 to 15 tonnes per person per day: that this is too much for the back over time has also been confirmed by the employers' liability insurance association.
Work in chilled areas
Ripening room, cold store and packing station are physically demanding — at low temperatures and across long shifts.
Passive exoskeletons fell short
Earlier passive models cut into the shoulder and were no longer worn — acceptance only comes with the right device.
Keeping skilled workers healthy
Satisfied, healthy packers are the scarcest factor in fresh-produce logistics — prevention pays straight back into the workforce.
Lifting, carrying and moving sensitive fresh produce cannot be fully automated. That's exactly where Exia can help — right at the existing packing station, without rebuilding the process.
“Back problems, worn discs, hernias: the exoskeleton is already a massive help in preventing them. So I say: even those who think they don't really need it should try it. Because the relief and satisfaction our people feel with the exoskeleton is really high.”Johannes Himbert · Managing Director · Himbert GmbH (fruit & vegetable wholesaler, Saarland)
● The difference
Rugged and washable — built for ripening room, cold store and packing station
Exia is dust- and waterproof to IP54, disinfectable and, with its closed housing, fit for use in food environments too. Put on like a backpack in just 20 seconds, it provides up to 38 kg of support per lift and also offers active walking support for long distances in large warehouses. The German Bionic IO platform makes weight compensation, steps and other metrics available in real time.
38 kg
Lift support
IP54
Dust & splash water
20 s
on like a backpack
IO
real-time data per lift
Exia supports fresh-produce logistics teams with their daily tasks
Picking fruit crates
Lifting from rack and pallet — Exia adds active power to every lift and relieves the lower back.
Palletising & de-palletising
Moving heavy banana, apple and orange crates from pallet to pallet — across the whole shift.
Loading & unloading refrigerated wagons
Lifting and carrying when loading trucks and refrigerated transports — even under time pressure.
Work in ripening room & packing station
Repeated lifting and bent-over work when ripening, sorting and packing.
Long distances in the warehouse
Active walking support for long distances in large warehouses and cold stores.
Long shifts in chilled areas
Switch between up to three modes (lift · hold · walk) as the task requires — even at low temperatures.
More safety and performance — in three modes
Lifting & lowering
Adds extra power and supports posture — reduces injuries and boosts productivity.
Static hold
Prolonged work in a bent posture no longer strains the lower back.
Walking support
Reduces fatigue with extra energy on every step.
360° human augmentation with AI
Fully connected and designed around people: the exoskeletons' usage data feeds into advanced machine learning. That's how AI enables Exia to continuously adapt to people's individual needs, movements and tasks in real everyday work.
- Smart Safety CompanionAI-powered early-warning system for ergonomics
- German Bionic IO platformComprehensive AI-driven data analytics, monitoring and reporting to optimise work processes
- German Bionic Connect appIntegrated and recognises the user as an integral part of the system, with bidirectional feedback
Exia in action
06 / Evidence
In use at Himbert — fruit & vegetable wholesaler
No lab demos. At fruit and vegetable wholesaler Himbert in Saarland, German Bionic's AI exoskeletons are in use every day — in the ripening room, packing station and dispatch.
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“Our colleagues were enthusiastic from the very start and have used the devices every day since. Operating them couldn't be simpler. The younger colleagues in particular just put the thing on, press a button — and immediately know what to do.”
Johannes HimbertManaging Director · Himbert GmbH · fruit & vegetable wholesaler
19kg
per banana crate
on average
6.000
banana crates per day
per employee, up to
~30t
weight compensation
per day
⅓
is how heavy crates
now feel, only
07● Use-case check
Find out whether Exia fits your fresh-produce and food logistics.
Briefly describe your tasks — picking, palletising, chilled areas — and your main strain points. We'll get back to you with an initial expert assessment. No obligation, within one business day.
- ✓Initial call with an application engineer — not a sales funnel.
- ✓A concrete answer on whether & where Exia makes sense in your process.
- ✓Optional on-site demo or pilot with defined KPIs.
- ✓Data protection per GDPR. NDA on request.
FORM● USE-CASE-CHECK
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08 / FAQ
Common questions before the use-case check
For physically demanding tasks like lifting, carrying, walking, loading and unloading, order picking and working in a bent posture. Exia supports several types of movement — not just one special case.
No. Exia can be used in logistics, intralogistics, production, construction, baggage handling and care. We'll work out together which tasks in your operation are suitable in the use-case check.
In the use-case check you receive, within 1–2 weeks, an expert assessment of which tasks and workplaces are best suited — before anything is installed on site.
Not necessarily. Exia integrates into existing processes — employees keep their familiar workflows. We'll clarify which adjustments make sense in your specific case during the use-case conversation.
What matters is the right areas of use, clear communication, wearing comfort and a gradual roll-out. We support the roll-out together with the works council and shift leadership.
Updates arrive over the air — employees benefit continuously from improvements without devices being taken out of operation. Hardware service follows a defined SLA.