Auxivo :: Passive Wearable Exoskeletons

Auxivo is a Swiss exoskeleton company founded in 2019 as a spin-off from ETH Zürich’s Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory. The company designs and manufactures passive wearable exoskeletons that help industrial workers reduce physical strain during demanding tasks. Its mission focuses on improving long-term worker safety and well-being by lowering musculoskeletal load and fatigue without using motors, batteries, or electronics.

Auxivo developed its products from years of university research into practical, textile-based solutions suitable for real industrial environments. The company uses a data-driven, agile development process that includes rapid prototyping, biomechanics lab testing, and early field trials with industry partners. All products are CE-certified and emphasize lightweight construction, freedom of movement, and low maintenance.

The core product range includes several passive exoskeletons that rely on elastic elements to store and return energy. The LiftSuit 2 is a textile exosuit that supports the lower back and hips during lifting and forward-leaning work. It reduces back muscle activity significantly and is priced around CHF 950. The DeltaSuit provides targeted shoulder support for overhead tasks such as working with power tools above shoulder height and lists for approximately CHF 2,290.

The flagship OmniSuit integrates both shoulder and back/hip support into one system, allowing users to move seamlessly between overhead, lifting, and forward-leaning activities without changing equipment. It is priced from CHF 2,990 and targets mixed-task environments common in logistics and manufacturing. The CarrySuit is an upper-body exoskeleton that relieves the arms, shoulders, and torso when carrying or holding heavy loads, priced around CHF 1,690.

Auxivo also offers educational versions for schools, universities, and researchers. These include the EduExo Pro (advanced kit), EduExo Lite (entry-level elbow exoskeleton), and a free EduExo Maker edition with 3D-printable files. These kits help educate the next generation of engineers and support hands-on learning about exoskeleton technology.

Applications span logistics (picking, palletizing), construction (floor work, installation), manufacturing (assembly, material handling), and agriculture (harvesting, sorting). The exoskeletons are low-profile, machine-washable, and can be worn over or under work clothes. They allow quick fitting and adjustable support levels while maintaining natural movement.

The company maintains a global reach from its Swiss headquarters, with a European subsidiary in Karlsruhe, Germany, dedicated sales teams in several countries, and a network of distributors across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. Auxivo has published scientific studies, participated in conferences, and supplies data showing measurable reductions in muscle effort and fatigue. It continues to expand its portfolio and support broader adoption of wearable robotics in physically demanding jobs.