EASE develops active exoskeletons that relieve the arms and back when lifting and carrying heavy loads in production and logistics.
EASE Ergonomische Assistenzsysteme GmbH
Munich (Garching, TUM Incubator)New on Amplifa
About EASE
EASE Ergonomische Assistenzsysteme GmbH develops and produces the active exoskeleton LU 20 for load handling in logistics and production. The system supports lifting, carrying and setting down loads between floor and shoulder height with up to 20 kg of relief (up to 10 kg per arm) and passively stabilizes the back. Artificial intelligence evaluates data on forces, accelerations and movement patterns and recognizes when robotic assistance should be provided. The weight is transferred via a backpack developed jointly with Deuter to the lumbar support and the hips. The company emerged from seven years of research at the Chair of Ergonomics at the Technical University of Munich and is being developed in the TUM Incubator in Garching near Munich. Prototypes and systems have been tested in practical use, among others, at BMW, DHL, Rohde & Schwarz, Gebr. Waasner, SFB Schwäbische Formdrehteile and Spitzhüttl Home Company. EASE offers the systems for rent, leasing or purchase and supports the introduction with training, maintenance and replacement device service.
- Site
- Munich (Garching, TUM Incubator)
- Processes
- Active load handling support (exoskeleton LU 20) for lifting, carrying, setting down;, Training and introduction at the workplace, Maintenance, functional and safety inspections, Software and firmware updates, Wear part replacement, Replacement device service (5 business days DE, 7 business days EU), User experience guarantee (3 months), Rental/leasing/sale of systems
- Materials
- Active exoskeleton LU 20, Intention recognition (AI), Makita XGT 40V max replacement battery
- Certificates
- Training & workplace approval, Maintenance & safety inspections, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2025
- Industries
- Logistics, Production, Intralogistics, Furniture transport/Freight forwarding
- 01
Research & Development
- 02
Prototype construction
- 03
Field tests with users
- 04
Preparation of series production
- 05
Sales (rental, leasing, purchase)
- 06
Training & operational introduction
- 07
Maintenance, updates & replacement device service
Technology & Components
Active exoskeleton LU 20
Active load handling support up to 20 kg for lifting, carrying and setting down in logistics and production.
Intention recognition (AI)
Artificial intelligence evaluates forces, accelerations and movement patterns and triggers support depending on movement.
Makita XGT 40V max replacement battery
Approved replacement battery for operation, typically around 8 hours of runtime.
Locations
Munich (Garching, TUM Incubator)
DEHeadquarters, development and prototype manufacturing
- LU 20 exoskeleton development and prototype construction
Products & Areas of Use
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active load handling support (exoskeleton LU 20) for lifting, carrying, setting down;Assembly | – | – | 20 kg (support, up to 10 kg per | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active exoskeleton (LU 20) | EASE LU 20 | – | – | – | Munich, Bavaria |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Safety
Before first use, training on fit, operation, usage limits and workplace safety is provided. Maintenance, functional and safety inspections as well as software and firmware updates are carried out at intervals and documented; repairs and technical modifications are performed only by EASE or approved service providers.
| Evidence | Munich (Garching) |
|---|---|
| Training & workplace approval | |
| Maintenance & safety inspections | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2024
Start of development in the TUM Incubator Garching as part of an EXIST research transfer, based on seven years of research at the Chair of Ergonomics at TUM.
- 2025
Field tests of the prototypes at BMW, DHL, Rohde & Schwarz (Teisnach, May) and Gebr. Waasner; trade fair appearance at automatica Munich; preparation of series production and pre-seed financing round.
- 2026
Multi-week production test at SFB Schwäbische Formdrehteile and furniture transport test at Spitzhüttl Home Company (July, accompanied by ARD Plusminus).