Product Profile

IX Back Air

By Ottobock / SUITX

Passive back-support exoskeleton for lifting, bending and flexible movement in industrial work.

Status Available
Product Type Passive
Body Area Back & Torso
Use Case Lifting Assistance
Available Quote-Based Strong evidence

Product Overview

IX Back Air is a back-support exoskeleton from SUITX by Ottobock designed for workers who move, bend, lift and need flexibility. It supports the lower back while keeping a slim, body-hugging profile suitable for industrial and logistics environments.

Positioning & Buyer Fit

Positioning

SUITX by Ottobock positions IX Back Air as a lightweight back-support exoskeleton for workers who bend, lift and move through dynamic industrial tasks.

Best For

Best for logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and industrial ergonomics teams looking for lightweight passive back support without restricting movement.

Back support
Lightweight design
Fast don/doff
Industrial ergonomics
Flexible movement
Reduced fatigue positioning

Use Case & Product Classification

Body Area
Product Type
Device Type

Back-assist exoskeleton

Key Specs
  • Reduces lower-back strain when bent over
  • designed for flexible industrial movement
  • slim body-hugging design

Product Highlights & Manufacturer Claims

Support Level Back support; exact support force not publicly specified in import source
Technical Highlights
  • Manufacturer-reported no additional spinal compression
  • Manufacturer-reported reduced fatigue by 56%
  • Manufacturer-reported improved posture by 65%
  • Manufacturer-reported improved endurance by 52%
  • Device weight under 3 kg
  • Don/doff under 20 seconds
Manufacturer-Reported Claims

Reported performance or product claims

High confidence

Manufacturer-reported claims include no additional spinal compression, 56% reduced fatigue, 65% improved posture, 52% improved endurance, device weight under 3 kg and don/doff under 20 seconds.

These claims are based on manufacturer or public-source information and should be verified with the supplier before purchase, deployment or procurement decisions.

Deployment Notes

Pricing is shown only when supported by official/public sources. Otherwise treat as quote-based or unavailable.

Evidence Notes

Treat performance values as manufacturer-reported product claims unless independently verified by a study/source supplied by the manufacturer.

Claim Source

Official Product Page

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Pricing & Commercial Access

Pricing Quote-based

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Pricing Status

Quote-Based

Pricing Model

Quote Based

Currency

Not specified

Price Period

Unknown

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