The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with wearable technology is rising. Many watch-style wearable tracking devices can use AI to monitor vital signs and use predictive analytics to send warnings if needed. These wearables can provide physicians with real-time data and help them diagnose conditions, so wearers receive relevant and personalized care.
Apple Inc. is launching wearable augmented reality glasses in a few years that will incorporate AI and perhaps eliminate the cell phone as it can move many of an iPhone's capabilities into a headset.
Startup German Bionic is at the forefront of this blended technology of wearables and AI with a line of exoskeletons. Exoskeletons have been around for a while, but the German Bionic solution stands out for leveraging AI, which enables it to adapt to the user’s movements and provide support in real-time.
The German Bionic exoskeletons assist workers in factories, warehouses and other industrial settings where heavy lifting and repetitive tasks can lead to physical strain and injury. They can improve productivity, reduce healthcare costs and improve worker morale.
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The firm offers the Apogee exoskeleton, a lighter version that's built for longer-term use and the Cray X, which is a heavier duty version for dirtier, challenging environments and heavier loads. Both versions leverage AI to self-learn how to best support the user, protect their posture and enable easier lifting movements. It alerts users when they are twisting improperly or repeating a task too many times and putting themselves at risk of injury.
The German Bionic exoskeletons feature lightweight carbon fiber modules that attach to the user’s body and provide support to the lower back and legs. They run on three electric motors that work in tandem with the user’s muscles to provide assistance when lifting heavy objects. The product's goal is to help users avoid injury and allow them to perform their job for years without the chronic strain that's commonplace for this type of work.
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