5) Performance and Design
FAQs about the Apex exosuit’s development, design, and performance credentials.
How is the Apex better than a back brace?
What is the difference between the back-assist Apex exosuit and a traditional back brace? The best way to explain thisRead More
How long is the warranty and what does it cover?
HeroWear offers a 1-year warranty on the entire Apex suit. HeroWear warrants this product to be free from defects inRead More
How long does the Apex last?
Factors for the Lifespan of the Exosuit The Apex’s lifespan depends on many factors including but not limited to theRead More
Would the Apex break down after a while?
Normal Wear and Tear Applies to Exosuits Yes. Like all clothing, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE), normal wear andRead More
Would a spill damage the Apex?
Avoid Getting Gasoline, Paint, or Cement on the Exosuit The impacts of gasoline, petroleum products, oil and water paints, andRead More
Does rain damage the Apex over time?
Water Damage Could Accelerate Wear and Tear If the switch and clutch mechanisms of the current version of the ApexRead More
Do you have a suit to support your back when working in an office, sitting in front of a computer?
Not yet! We recommend a chair that provides better support. No, we do not make an exosuit for office orRead More
How much productivity do you gain with the Apex exosuit?
Designed to Reduce Worker Strain and Fatigue The Apex is not intended for increasing productivity demands on workers. Increasing productivityRead More
How much fatigue and risk of injury does the Apex reduce? Do you have data/metrics to measure those?
Reduced Strain, Fatigue, and Injury Risk In both laboratory and field testing, the Apex exosuit significantly reduced low back strainRead More
How long have you been testing the Apex and in which conditions? Which industries?
Apex Testing and Industry Applications The Apex has been researched and developed over multiple years at a leading academic researchRead More
How many years of R&D went into the Apex?
Apex Exosuit Research and Development Four years of research and development (R&D) at Vanderbilt University.