MATE-XB Exoskeleton for Back Support

June 28, 2023
Comau's latest exoskeleton is specifically designed for lumbar support in lifting applications up to 55 lb. (25 kg).

Designed specifically to reduce lower back pain during lifting and repetitive tasks, the MATE-XB (Extreme Back) is a motor and battery-free exoskeleton that provides assistance to lower back muscles to create short and long-term relief.

 

Easy to wear and quickly adjustable to fit any body frame, the lightweight carbon fiber structure is water, dust, and element resistant for indoor and outdoor use, even in highly corrosive environments. It supports workers handling loads of up to 55 lb. (25 kg)

 

MATE-XB replicates physiological movements to provide lumbar support and allows full mobility of the entire body. It also features a quick on/off switching functionality, allowing users to regulate the exoskeleton without interrupting the task at hand.

  • Assistance is proportional to the torque generated by the upper part of the body
  • Assistance up to 55 lb. (25 kg)
  • Possibility of tuning the amount of support over 5 levels
  • No hindrance while walking
  • Breathable and bio-compatible materials
  • Wide contact area to distribute reaction forces without causing high-force points
  • Allows users to move freely
  • Passive kinematic chain compact around the body
  • Adjustable vest, belt positioning
  • High-tech, lightweight carbon-fiber structure

Applications:

  • Logistics
  • Fulfillment
  • Manual palletizing & depalletizing
  • Manual pick & place
  • Bending and lifting from floor level