German Bionic's Exoskeleton deployed at SoftBank EBC STATION Ai: available for hands-on demonstration

In Japan’s largest open-innovation hub, STATION Ai in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, German Bionic will propose exoskeletons at “Executive Briefing Center”, to improve on-site operations across the Chubu region’s logistics and manufacturing industries—helping reduce employee strain and address hiring challenges.

In Japan’s largest open-innovation hub, STATION Ai in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, German Bionic will propose exoskeletons at “Executive Briefing Center”, to improve on-site operations across the Chubu region’s logistics and manufacturing industries—helping reduce employee strain and address hiring challenges.

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German Bionic, a specialist in robotics and wearable devices headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, will exhibit its exoskeleton — winner of CES “Best of Innovation” award in the Wearable category — at “Executive Briefing Center”, operated by SoftBank and located within STATION Ai in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture (EBC STATION Ai). Starting from April 21, 2026, guests will be introduced to the solution through hands-on and experiential demonstrations with the actual unit. EBC STATION Ai is a latest solutions experience center for corporate customers.

(Picture: © EBC STATION Ai)

About German Bionic’s Exoskeleton

German Bionic’s exoskeleton is lightweight, highly applicable, and built with dust- and water-resistant spec. It supports lifting motions and helps minimize fatigue through active walking assistance — contributing to improved workplace safety. It delivers immediate impact in working environments where handling heavy loads is part of daily work, including logistics, intralogistics, construction, and caregiving.

(Picture: © German Bionic / Exia Exoskeletom in German Bionic lab)

About the exhibit and demonstrations at EBC STATION Ai

At EBC STATION Ai, guests facing challenges such as logistics and intralogistics issues or on-site hiring constraints, can experience a live, hands-on demonstration of German Bionic’s exoskeleton based on pre-visit interviews and needs assessment.

(Picture: © STATION Ai)

Smart, connected exoskeletons for industrial and logistics applications

Since 2018, German Bionic has been developing and manufacturing smart, connected Exoskeleton for industrial and logistics use in Germany. German Bionic’s customers include global logistics companies such as DPD, Dachser, and Fiege, as well as major retailers such as Canadian Tire and the U.K. electronics retailer Currys, along with leading international airports.

(Picture: © German Bionic / Exia Exoskeleton in Warehouse)

About EBC STATION Ai:

STATION Ai, one of Japan’s largest open-innovation hubs, opened in October 2024 on Tsurumai in Nagoya. Built on the M6F floor, EBC STATION Ai is a “latest solutions experience center” that contributes to customers’ digital transformation (DX). As a place to experience cutting-edge technology and take the first step toward creating future business, it offers tailored experience programs—EBP (Executive Briefing Program). Facilitated by knowledgeable specialists, and through discussions involving relevant business and functional stakeholders, the program supports customers in turning ideas and future visions into reality. EBC STATION Ai continuously updates new technologies and information and introduces them to customers, so every visit can bring fresh discoveries and experiences.

https://www.softbank.jp/biz/about/ebc/nagoya/

About STATION Ai:

One of Japan’s largest open-innovation hubs, joined by around 1,000 organizations. In addition to creating and nurturing startups, it promotes co-creation among companies, universities, and local governments, providing multifaceted support through both “hard” aspects (facilities and equipment) and “soft” aspects (proof-of-concept demonstrations, commercialization, and talent exchange). It also features a café-restaurant and a hotel that are open to the public. https://stationai.co.jp/

About German Bionic:

German Bionic is a German robotics company that develops and manufactures smart exoskeleton products. As the first company worldwide to offer a connected exoskeleton for workplace use, it applies self-learning capabilities and AI to support lifting motions and discourage poor posture—enabling intelligent collaboration between humans and machines. German Bionic’s smart exoskeletons and wearable solutions help protect employee health, significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, and improve work processes. Recognized for this innovation that puts people at the center of Industry 4.0, German Bionic has received numerous awards, including the CES 2023 “Best of Innovation” award, Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Award, the German Entrepreneur Award, and a nomination for the prestigious Hermes Award at Hannover Messe.

German Bionic, a specialist in robotics and wearable devices headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, will exhibit its exoskeleton — winner of CES “Best of Innovation” award in the Wearable category — at “Executive Briefing Center”, operated by SoftBank and located within STATION Ai in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture (EBC STATION Ai). Starting from April 21, 2026, guests will be introduced to the solution through hands-on and experiential demonstrations with the actual unit. EBC STATION Ai is a latest solutions experience center for corporate customers.

(Picture: © EBC STATION Ai)

About German Bionic’s Exoskeleton

German Bionic’s exoskeleton is lightweight, highly applicable, and built with dust- and water-resistant spec. It supports lifting motions and helps minimize fatigue through active walking assistance — contributing to improved workplace safety. It delivers immediate impact in working environments where handling heavy loads is part of daily work, including logistics, intralogistics, construction, and caregiving.

About the exhibit and demonstrations at EBC STATION Ai

At EBC STATION Ai, guests facing challenges such as logistics and intralogistics issues or on-site hiring constraints, can experience a live, hands-on demonstration of German Bionic’s exoskeleton based on pre-visit interviews and needs assessment.

Smart, connected exoskeletons for industrial and logistics applications

Since 2018, German Bionic has been developing and manufacturing smart, connected Exoskeleton for industrial and logistics use in Germany. German Bionic’s customers include global logistics companies such as DPD, Dachser, and Fiege, as well as major retailers such as Canadian Tire and the U.K. electronics retailer Currys, along with leading international airports.

About EBC STATION Ai:

STATION Ai, one of Japan’s largest open-innovation hubs, opened in October 2024 on Tsurumai in Nagoya. Built on the M6F floor, EBC STATION Ai is a “latest solutions experience center” that contributes to customers’ digital transformation (DX). As a place to experience cutting-edge technology and take the first step toward creating future business, it offers tailored experience programs—EBP (Executive Briefing Program). Facilitated by knowledgeable specialists, and through discussions involving relevant business and functional stakeholders, the program supports customers in turning ideas and future visions into reality. EBC STATION Ai continuously updates new technologies and information and introduces them to customers, so every visit can bring fresh discoveries and experiences.

https://www.softbank.jp/biz/about/ebc/nagoya/

About STATION Ai:

One of Japan’s largest open-innovation hubs, joined by around 1,000 organizations. In addition to creating and nurturing startups, it promotes co-creation among companies, universities, and local governments, providing multifaceted support through both “hard” aspects (facilities and equipment) and “soft” aspects (proof-of-concept demonstrations, commercialization, and talent exchange). It also features a café-restaurant and a hotel that are open to the public. https://stationai.co.jp/

About German Bionic:

German Bionic is a German robotics company that develops and manufactures smart exoskeleton products. As the first company worldwide to offer a connected exoskeleton for workplace use, it applies self-learning capabilities and AI to support lifting motions and discourage poor posture—enabling intelligent collaboration between humans and machines. German Bionic’s smart exoskeletons and wearable solutions help protect employee health, significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, and improve work processes. Recognized for this innovation that puts people at the center of Industry 4.0, German Bionic has received numerous awards, including the CES 2023 “Best of Innovation” award, Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Award, the German Entrepreneur Award, and a nomination for the prestigious Hermes Award at Hannover Messe.