- Technology leader presents the third generation of the successful Cray X model
- German Bionic IO cloud platform connects exoskeletons with the Smart Factory 
and enables AI functionality
Robotics specialist German Bionic presents the first connected robot 
exoskeleton for use in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), at the 
Hannover Messe. The groundbreaking German Bionic IO cloud platform connects the 
third generation of the successful Cray X exoskeleton with all common 
enterprise solutions and networked manufacturing systems, thus enabling 
complete integration into Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 environments. Besides 
cloud services such as wireless software updates (OTA) and predictive 
maintenance, German Bionic IO facilitates the continuous optimization of the 
intelligent control system through machine learning and lays the 
data-scientific foundation for the next development stages of bionics.
"German Bionic IO is currently the world's leading industrial IoT suite for 
exoskeletons," says Armin G. Schmidt, CEO of German Bionic. "In addition to 
seamless integration with the Smart Factory and the availability of all 
relevant cloud services, German Bionic IO delivers the data-scientific basis 
for AI applications and the next level of bionics – always with the goal of 
improving user health and work productivity," continues Armin G. Schmidt.
German Bionic IO: Industrial IoT suite for exoskeletons
The innovative German Bionic IO cloud platform unites the most robust 
exoskeleton hardware currently available with the latest industrial IoT 
technology, enabling seamless integration into Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 
environments. Alongside wireless software updates (OTA) and preventative 
maintenance, the system provides constantly updated system KPIs that can be 
accessed in individually configurable dashboards. Specific user needs, such as 
identification management or localization, are supported by German Bionic IO 
apps.
"The development of the German Bionic IO platform was overseen by an 
interdisciplinary scientific team and implemented by international IoT experts. 
In addition to the further development of Cray X, the next step will be to 
invite independent research institutes to conduct their own research projects 
on the platform using the available aggregated data in order to lay the 
scientific foundations for the next development stages of bionics," says Prof. 
Herbert Schuster, Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Association of 
the Exoskeleton Industry (VDEI e.V.).
Third generation Cray X: Extraordinary ergonomic industrial design
The third generation of the German Bionic Cray X, the first robot exoskeleton 
developed and produced in Europe, impresses at first sight with its 
extraordinary ergonomic industrial design. Alongside a new height-adjustable 
carrying system and the minimized carbon cladding, the integrated display unit 
is particularly striking. It allows the user to make adjustments to levels of 
support assistance, sensitivity and response time – directly on the device. 
It also represents the interactive interface between the user and Smart Factory 
environments.
The Cray X was nominated for the Hermes Award 2018 and has also been honored 
with the Land of Ideas Award 2018 and the Automatica Award 2018.
German Bionic at the Hannover Messe
German Bionic will be represented with its own stand in Hall 17 / Booth F04 at 
the world's largest industrial fair, taking place April 1-5, 2019. Individual 
product demonstrations can be arranged on location, upon prior request. 
About German Bionic  
German Bionic, located in Augsburg, Berlin and Tokyo, is the first German 
manufacturer to develop and produce exoskeletons for use in industrial 
production. Exoskeletons are human-machine systems that combine human 
intelligence with machine power by supporting or amplifying the movements of 
the wearer. The German Bionic team is also committed to researching the role of 
humans in industry 4.0. Learn more about German Bionic, its products and the 
minds behind the company at: http://www.germanbionic.com/jp/home/. 
Press images: https://www.germanbionic.com/jp/about/ 
Updates via Twitter: https://twitter.com/germanbionic
Press contact:
Eric Eitel
Telephone: +49(0)175-167-08-91
Email: ee@germanbionic.com 
Home: www.germanbionic.com 
 
 

Source: Hannover Messe