Lifting all kinds of baggage
Repeated lifting of suitcases, special baggage and cargo items with widely varying weights — across the whole shift.
AI exoskeleton for
Airports & Ground Handling
Exia supports employees in baggage handling, loading and unloading operations, at the catering trolley and in cargo handling — for less back strain, more stable shifts and better on-time performance.
- Up to 38 kg of support per lifting movement
- Rugged for apron use — dust- and waterproof (IP54)
- Shared-device ready: one device per shift, individual vests
- AI-driven adaptation to person, motion and task
38 kg
Lift support
IP54
Apron-ready
24 /7
Data platform
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 ground-handling operation.
02 / Problem
When physical strain becomes a punctuality risk
In ground handling, lifting, carrying and bent-over work in containers are part of every shift. That's exactly where absences, long turnarounds and the costly loss of trained crews arise.
Work inside the container
Loose-load shifts in the lower deck or in ULD containers force prolonged work in a bent posture with little room to move.
24/7 shift operation
Early, late and night shifts — an ageing workforce meets consistently high physical load.
Ground-handling labour shortage
Physically demanding apron jobs are increasingly hard to fill — onboarding is expensive.
High sick-leave from MSDs
Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading driver of illness-related absences in ground handling.
On-time-performance pressure
Delays, bottlenecks and shortened turnarounds increase the load — and with it the risk of injury.
Outdoors & noise on the apron
Weather, noise, dust and exhaust shape the workplace — equipment has to be rugged and fit for daily use.
In many of these tasks, lifting, bent-over work and carrying cannot be fully automated. That's exactly where Exia can help — right at the existing workstation, without rebuilding the process.
“Our acquisition of the exoskeletons is testimony to how great they are. Not only for colleagues who are a little older and have been doing the job for a long time, but also for young employees who are just starting out in this profession.”Matthias Reubel · Head of Baggage Handling · Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg
● The difference
Built rugged for apron and cargo hall
Exia is dust- and waterproof to IP54 and built for use on the apron and in the cargo hall. A closed housing, smooth surfaces and shared-device capability (one device per shift, individual vests per person) make Exia fit for 24/7 operations. Over-the-air updates and the German Bionic IO platform deliver movement and deployment data as the basis for health and safety reports.
38 kg
Lift support
IP54
Dust & splash water
Shared
One device · many crews
OTA
Over-the-air updates
Exia supports ground-handling crews with their daily tasks
Baggage handling at the belt
Lifting from containers and carts onto the belt — Exia adds active power to the lift and relieves the lower back.
Loading & unloading operations
ULD containers and lower-deck loose-loading: Exia also supports prolonged work in a bent posture.
Catering trolleys
Lifting and pushing heavy trolleys on board and back — with active lift and walking support.
Cargo handling
Freight handling in the hall and at the aircraft — repeated lifting across the whole shift.
Long shifts in hall & apron
Switch between up to three modes (lift · hold · walk) as the task requires — even over long shifts in any weather.
Bent-over work in the container
The static-hold mode reduces lower-back strain during prolonged work in awkward postures.
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 regular operation at Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg
No lab demos. At Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg, Exia has supported baggage handling in regular shift operation since March 2024 — after a successful test phase, with trained crews.
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“I can adjust how much it helps me when lifting. The device supports up to 100 percent of my lifting and keeps my back straight.”
Georgios AntoniadisHead of Baggage Handling · Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg
4M+
Passengers
Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg 2024
~200
Suitcases per flight
sorted by hand
15–20kg
per piece of baggage
on average
100%
relief of the lifting weight
up to
07● Use-case check
Find out whether Exia fits your ground-handling operation.
Briefly describe your station size, crew setup and the most common physically demanding tasks — 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 handling process.
- ✓Optional on-site demo or pilot — also in coordination with the works council.
- ✓Data protection per GDPR. NDA on request.
FORM● USE-CASE-CHECK
04 / 04 FIELDS REQUIRED
By submitting, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with our privacy policy. We'll get back to you within one business day.
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.