HeroWear

Overview

HeroWear is a Nashville-based wearable technology company specializing in designing and manufacturing exosuits that help reduce back strain and prevent musculoskeletal injuries for workers in physically demanding industries, including warehousing, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. The company aims to enhance physical labor by providing effective assistive clothing solutions that can offload up to 40% of back muscle strain.

The flagship product, the Apex exosuit, was introduced in 2020 and developed in collaboration with Vanderbilt University. This lightweight and user-friendly exosuit features dual-mode technology, enabling users to easily activate or deactivate back assistance. The Apex has been scientifically validated to reduce back strain and muscle fatigue by 15 to 40%, improving comfort and productivity during lifting tasks. In 2023, the company launched the Apex 2, advancing their technology further. HeroWear also created the SABER exosuit for the U.S. Army and serves customers in more than 30 countries, with a strong focus on improving worker safety and productivity.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 615-510-7936
• Website: herowearexo.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/herowearexo

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Exosuit technology for reducing back strain
• Musculoskeletal injury prevention in industrial settings
• Assistive wearable devices for worker safety
• Ergonomic and modular exosuit design
• Productivity improvement and wellness services
• Deployment for logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing
• Field studies, data analytics, and industry validation
• Thermal comfort and ergonomic fit solutions
• Development for military and government applications

Technologies Used

• AI
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Hubspot
• Microsoft Office 365
• Remote
• Render
• WP Engine