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HeroWear Apex 2

Name: HeroWear Apex 2
Brand: HeroWear

Lightweight passive exosuit with elastic bands for bending and lifting, without motors or batteries.

The Apex 2 by HeroWear is described by the manufacturer as a lightweight back-assist exosuit for workers who bend and lift. Elastic bands along the back stretch as the wearer bends forward and return energy when standing up. It works without motors or batteries and has an on/off switch to engage or disengage the assistance. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.

Status 2026

Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.

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Type: Exoskeletons
Origin: United States
Deployment: Not confirmed
Region: United States
Applications: 3 applications

Handling and touchExoskeleton
Wearable device intended to support the body during heavy, prolonged or overhead work.

Schematic · photo not available

ModularPassive back exosuit
In the exoskeletons category.

What is HeroWear Apex 2?

HeroWear Apex 2 is an exoskeleton from HeroWear from United States, listed for warehousing and logistics, manufacturing and retail. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.

Application

What was Apex 2 developed for?

Warehousing and logistics
Manufacturing
Retail

Business fit

When might Apex 2 be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

May be suitable for

Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.

Considerations

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Facts

Did you know?

Notable facts about Apex 2, its manufacturer and this type of robot

2019
In a 2019 discussion paper, EU-OSHA wrote that the long-term health effects of exoskeletons were still uncertain. The paper also discusses that when designing workplaces the hierarchy of prevention is leading, rather than relying on exoskeletons for an ergonomic work environment.
Source: EU-OSHA, The impact of using exoskeletons on occupational safety and health (2019, discussion paper)
2014
ISO 13482:2014 is a safety standard for personal care robots (mobile servant, physical assistant, person carrier); the ISO page states that a revision is expected. Which standards or rules apply to a particular exoskeleton depends on the model and its intended use: ask the provider for conformity information.
Source: ISO 13482:2014

Market and supply

Is Apex 2 available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

What is settled?

Checked 10 November 2026

Market status
Commercially available
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
confirmed
Region
United States
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
confirmed
Lease / RaaS
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
not confirmed
Rental
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
not confirmed

2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.

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Manufacturer

HeroWear

HeroWear is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.

United States1 robot profiles in the directory

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OUR INTERPRETATION

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Lease or rent

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Open comparison overview

Feature	Apex 2HeroWear · this robot	Paexo BackOttobock	Paexo ShoulderOttobock	X-ble ShoulderHyundai Motor Group
Market status	Commercially available	Commercially available	Commercially available	Commercially available
Application	Warehousing and logistics, Manufacturing	Lifting, Warehouse and logistics	Overhead work, Maintenance	Overhead work, Assembly
Deployment	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
Region	United States	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed	Not publicly confirmed
Difference	—	Different application: lifting	Different application: overhead work	Different application: overhead work
Link		View robot	View robot	View robot

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Apex 2

What is the HeroWear Apex 2?

Which supplier is listed for the HeroWear Apex 2?

HeroWear Apex 2 is listed under HeroWear, based in United States. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the HeroWear Apex 2 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?

Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.

How much does the HeroWear Apex 2 cost?

No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information

What is the HeroWear Apex 2 used for?

The applications listed for the HeroWear Apex 2 include warehousing and logistics, manufacturing and retail.

What are alternatives to the HeroWear Apex 2?

Profiles include Ottobock Paexo Back, Ottobock Paexo Shoulder and Hyundai Motor Group X-ble Shoulder. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.

Could Apex 2 fit your organisation?

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