BOSTON, MA, — September 17, 2024 — German Bionic, the leading global robotics company with offices in Boston, Berlin and Tokyo, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Servco Pacific Inc., a major player in automotive, commercial and industrial distribution, to introduce the innovative German Bionic Apogee and Apogee+ smart, robotic exoskeletons to its customer base in Hawaiʻi.
The German Bionic Apogee exoskeletons empower workers to better perform physically demanding tasks — such as lifting, bending and repetitive movements — while minimizing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and fatigue-related accidents. Developed with advanced biomechanical engineering and cutting-edge materials, the German Bionic exoskeletons deliver up to 80 pounds (36 kg) of support per lifting movement, provide active walking assistance to reduce fatigue and improve mobility, and incorporate the AI-driven Smart Safety Companion. The exoskeleton line-up consists of the Apogee for deployment in industrial environments such as logistics, construction and manufacturing, and the Apogee+, specifically designed for patient mobilization and physical tasks in nursing and other healthcare environments. The smart, fully connected devices seamlessly integrate into existing workflows, delivering immediate benefits to users and organizations alike.
“We are thrilled to partner with Servco to deliver our Apogee exoskeletons to the Hawaiʻi market,” said Armin G. Schmidt, CEO and founder of German Bionic. “This collaboration signifies our shared commitment to revolutionizing workplace safety and mobility through pioneering smart wearables, which already have a tremendous impact on physically demanding jobs and the future of work in general.”
This partnership between German Bionic and Servco underscores a shared commitment to innovation, excellence and the well-being of industrial workers. Servco will leverage its deep knowledge and reach within the distribution industry to introduce the Apogee exoskeleton to customers throughout the Hawaiʻi market. Together, the companies are elevating the standards for safety, efficiency and performance across industries.
“We’re excited to partner with German Bionic to bring their exoskeletons to team members and businesses that need it,” said Thor Toma, SVP of Projects and New Initiatives at Servco Pacific Inc. “This collaboration is more than just a product; it embraces cutting-edge human augmentation technology to enhance the safety and well-being of manual workers, while boosting efficiency and productivity. It is the next frontier for human-centric mobility technologies.”
Servco will be hosting demonstrations of the Apogee and Apogee+ at the PBX trade show at the Hawaii Convention Center on October 2, 2024. For more information about German Bionic and the Apogee and Apogee+ e-exoskeletons, please visit Servco’s website, or contact sales representative Carsen Chun at exoskeletonsales@servco.com and (808) 564-1625.
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ABOUT GERMAN BIONIC:
German Bionic is a global robotics firm that develops and manufactures smart power suits and other wearable technologies. It was the world’s first company to deliver connected exoskeletons for the workplace, applying self-learning and artificial intelligence to support lifting movements and prevent poor posture, and thereby becoming an intelligent link between humans and machines. The German Bionic smart power suits and wearables protect the health of workers and markedly reduce the risk of accidents and injury to improve work processes. In recognition of this innovative technology, which puts people back at the center of Industry 4.0, German Bionic has received numerous awards including the CES 2023 “Best of Innovation” Award, the Fast Company “Innovation by Design Award”, the German Entrepreneur Award, and a nomination for the prestigious Hermes Award at the Hannover Messe. German Bionic is headquartered in the USA and Germany with offices in Boston, Berlin, Augsburg, and Tokyo. For more information, visit: www.germanbionic.com.
ABOUT SERVCO PACIFIC:
Founded in 1919, Servco Pacific Inc. is Hawaii’s largest private company with operations in the mobility and musical instruments businesses.
The company ranks among the top 15 automotive dealer groups in the U.S. with exclusive distributorships of Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru in Hawaii and is the largest Toyota dealer group in Australia.
Servco’s musical instruments businesses include Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, the iconic global maker of Fender, Gretsch, Jackson, Squier, and EVH guitars, basses, and amplifiers, the Fender Play app, and Presonus, a leader in music technology solutions.
Servco is an investor in mobility and music creation, including Hui Car Share, hydrogen-based mobility solutions, and Roland Corporation, manufacturer of electric keyboards, synthesizers, percussion and guitar amplifiers and sound effects.
The company was recognized as a 2024 US Best Managed Company and one of the “Best Places to Work in Hawaii” for 20 consecutive years. For more information, visit www.servco.com.
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