The HAPO is an artificial exoskeleton that relieves the musculoskeletal system during specific physical activities. The science and research behind the innovative design provides actual assistive “power” for workers. Back-related work injuries affect 1 out of 5 workers, resulting in more pain at work and thus increasing costs to companies due to missed work. Whether bending or standing, the HAPO assists in preventing injuries, minimizing back strain, and supporting good posture.
Why the HAPO?
The HAPO decreases lumbar instability and protects the intervertebral discs. Innovative, it provides assistive “power” by partially deferring the efforts from the top of the trunk and chest towards the thighs using the tensile strength of composite springs. The belt allows support without restraint of the lumbar region. Its activation / deactivation mechanism offers great freedom of movement, such as sitting down, going up or down the stairs, or operating a motor vehicle.
- Reduces low back pain from lumbar (musculoskeletal disorders) MSDs
- Increases maximum productivity of workers- Easy and quick (intuitive and easy to install)
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Reducing the muscular activity of the erector muscles of the spine by 30% on average
- HAPO does not disturb postural balance for tasks involving trunk flexion
- HAPO satisfaction rate of 79% of the participants tested
Who needs the HAPO?
The HAPO is for all people requiring back assistance and/or for those whose work causes back pain.
Work sectors: Logistical workers, construction, machine, agriculture, healthcare, delivery, food service.
The HAPO reduces low back effort and preserves the intervertebral discs regardless of the posture:
- In static flexion, physical assistance is provided as soon as the back forms an angle higher than 5°.
- In dynamic flexion, it assists the back muscles in straightening the upper body.
How does it work?
The HAPO exoskeleton does not transfer the load to the shoulders or compress the spine. Using resistive assistance technology, the innovative HAPO exoskeleton provides real physical assistance for workers.
