Ottobock / SUITX
Global prosthetics and orthotics company active in industrial and medical wearable support solutions, including exoskeleton products associated with Ottobock and SuitX.
Company Overview
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA is a family-owned global medtech company founded in 1919 and headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany. It entered the exoskeleton sector through the acquisition of SuitX, formerly US Bionics, in 2021. Ottobock and SuitX-related exoskeleton products include passive and active devices for industrial ergonomics and medical applications. Product availability and portfolio status should be verified against current official company sources before publication.
Product Focus
Industrial ergonomic exoskeletons for back, shoulder and neck support, spanning passive Paexo systems and newer SUITX / Ottobock powered or air-based products.
- Ottobock Shoulder
- IX Back Air
- IX Shoulder Air
- IX Back Volton
- Paexo Back
- Paexo Neck
- Paexo Shoulder
Products by Ottobock / SUITX
Product profiles connected to this company in the Exoskeleton Index database.
IX Back Air
Passive back-support exoskeleton for lifting, bending and flexible movement in industrial work.
IX Back Volton
Motor-powered intelligent back exoskeleton for adaptive support during industrial lifting and manual handling.
IX Shoulder Air
Passive shoulder-support exoskeleton for overhead work in automotive, aerospace and industrial tasks.
Ottobock Shoulder
Passive shoulder-support exoskeleton for overhead industrial work; successor/rebranding should be aligned with current Ottobock/SUITX naming.
Paexo Back
Passive back exoskeleton developed to relieve the lower back during lifting and bending tasks.
Paexo Neck
Passive neck support exoskeleton designed to reduce neck strain during overhead work.
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Who This Company Is Relevant For
Relevant for industrial ergonomics, logistics, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, warehousing and workplace injury-prevention programs.
Sources & Verification
Last verified: 06/01/2026