Meet the Apex 2: The Back-Assist Exosuit

Who We Are

We design and build exosuits that protect the backs of hardworking men and women — helping them move naturally, feel less strain, and work more comfortably every day.

Our flagship product, the Apex 2, is a lightweight back-assist exosuit that reduces strain and fatigue for workers in industries like logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing.

We believe technology should empower people, not replace them. Every HeroWear exosuit is built through real-world testing with real workers — so it moves naturally, fits comfortably, and makes tough jobs feel easier.

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Introducing

The Apex 2

We build wearable technology that helps people move naturally and feel less strain — without getting in the way of how they work.

The Apex 2 back-assist exosuit is built around three key components that work together to reduce back fatigue and support comfort all day:

The Clutch – delivers the right amount of assistance when you bend or lift, and you can disengage when you don’t need it — so it supports you only when you need it most.
The Bands – act like an extra set of back muscles, storing and releasing energy as you move to take pressure off your lower back.
The Thigh Sleeves – provide a comfortable, low-profile fit that stays out of the way of tools, harnesses, or movement.

The Benefits

Home Safer Workplace

Create a Safer Workplace

Team members can perform physically demanding tasks with reduced strain on their bodies, minimizing discomfort, error-causing fatigue, and the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

Improve People’s Lives

Improve People’s Lives

Reduced risk of workplace injuries enables team members to avoid missed work days. The 40% reduction in fatigue means people have the energy left to do what they love.

Gain a ROI in 3-4 Months

Gain a ROI in 3-4 Months

Boost your bottom line: Teams who are fresher at the end of the day translate into increased productivity and fewer mistakes. Set yourself apart from competitors while keeping people safer.

Boost Your Company Culture

Boost Your Company Culture

Showing you care about people by protecting them and improving their quality of life leads to increased employee satisfaction and retention, and can be a powerful recruiting tool.

Why It Matters

Warehousing and distribution workers face constant physical demands that lead to fatigue, injuries, and turnover. With injury rates and productivity pressures at an all-time high, safety leaders are looking for solutions that work with the worker, not against them.

Real Results from the Field

Plymouth Foods Case Study

At one distribution center, 20 employees used the Apex 2 regularly, with 10 wearing it daily. Over eight months, these users logged more than 16,500 working hours—with zero reported back injuries.

Historical data predicted over two injuries during that same timeframe, meaning the exosuit program directly prevented injuries while maintaining productivity. Adoption rates remained strong, with 75–100% daily use among the team.

Want to see what the Apex 2 looks like in action? Take a closer look at the product here!
Curious how exosuits can fit into your team’s daily operations? Explore how our support and services make implementation easy and click here!
And if you’re the kind of person who wants to see the data behind the design, dig into the science that powers the suit and visit our science page here!

Stronger Backs, Stronger Business

The Apex 2 doesn’t just support your workers—it supports your business. From warehouse floors to manufacturing lines, companies using the Apex 2 are seeing 5x their ROI thanks to measurable improvements in safety, efficiency, and retention.

Where It Pays Off:

1. Injury Reduction

By reducing back strain by up to 40%, the Apex 2 helps prevent one of the most common workplace injuries. That means fewer injury claims, less downtime, and real savings.
→ See how teams are cutting injury risk in our case studies by clicking here!

2. Productivity Improvement

When workers feel supported, they move with confidence and keep going longer. Customers have reported faster task completion and reduced fatigue across entire shifts.
→ Explore productivity wins in our real-world studies by clicking here!

3. Turnover Reduction

Feeling physically worn down is a major reason workers leave. The Apex 2 helps reduce fatigue and shows employees that their well-being matters—leading to stronger retention and lower training costs.

The best part? These gains aren’t theoretical—they’re happening now. With data to back it and results that scale, the Apex 2 delivers value you can feel.

Curious to see what the ROI could look like for your team? Try our ROI Calculator to crunch the numbers for yourself by clicking the button below!

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See how the Apex 2 is directly

impacting Plymouth Foods.

Watch how Plymouth Foods, a respected IFDA member, found a solution to a common challenge: protecting their workers from the physical strain of daily operations. Their story shows how prioritizing employee well-being can lead to tangible benefits—from reduced back pain for their team to increased productivity for the business.

"Our night average guy will pick up 60,000 lbs a night. These guys are lifting a ton of weight."

— Travis Ericson, Director of Operations, Plymouth Foods

Industry-Wide Impact

Proven Across Multiple Facilities
In our broader injury reduction case study spanning four distribution centers and 281,000 total working hours, results were consistent:

Zero reported back strains
20–25% reduction in fatigue and discomfort
37% reduction in lower back discomfort
82% worker acceptance rate across surveyed users
Workers with prior back issues reported no recurrences

These results show that wearable technology isn’t just a concept—it’s a reliable, scalable safety solution that delivers measurable benefits.

What’s Next

From Innovation to Implementation
With results like these, forward-thinking organizations like Plymouth Foods are taking the next step and are planning to classify exosuits as mandatory PPE.

HeroWear continues to lead the way in evidence-based design and implementation support to make exosuit adoption seamless, effective, and empowering for workers.

Ready to see what’s possible for your workforce?
Download our full injury reduction case study or connect with our team to discuss how the Apex 2 can support your safety goals.

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The Numbers

100B

Back pain costs American businesses $100 billion per year in direct and indirect costs.

Case studies have shown productivity increases of 8% and more.

The lightweight Apex 2 weighs less than 3 lbs, which is about the same as an empty backpack.

Apex 2 Users Have Spoken

“When working bent over my back doesn’t get as tired… At this point, the suit [has] become part of my work.”

– Nationwide grower

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“[The Apex 2] didn’t hinder the movements at all, I could still do everything I needed to do; boxes that I pick up all the time felt lighter and easier to pick up.”

– Case Picker at a Fortune 500 retailer

“I’m often bent over all day trimming hooves and my back dies, but today I’m wearing my HeroWear and I feel awesome!”

– Goat Farmer

“I’m really excited about [the Apex 2] man, honestly. I feel like this is gonna save me. Cause I’ve had nothing but back problems…but I think this might be able to save me.”

– Case Picker at a Fortune 500 retailer