HeroWear
"The Weight Is Over"
Nashville startup commercializing Vanderbilt-developed passive back-assist exosuits that cut worker back strain by up to 40%.
HeroWear, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, is a wearable technology company that designs and manufactures passive back-assist exosuits for industrial workers. Spun out of Vanderbilt University's biomechanics laboratory, where research began in 2015, HeroWear's flagship Apex 2 exosuit uses elastic band technology to assist lower-back muscles during repetitive lifting and bending, reducing back muscle strain by up to 40% without motors or batteries. Weighing under 3 lbs, the Apex 2 features abrasion-resistant fabrics, aircraft-grade aluminum components, and a modular fit system.
HeroWear serves Fortune 50 companies across logistics, manufacturing, military, food and beverage, and retail sectors. In April 2025 the company raised $5 million in Series A funding from White Road Investments.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Apex 2 Back-Assist Exosuit
- Model: Apex 2
- Launch Year: 2023
Passive fabric exosuit that reduces lower-back muscle strain by up to 40% during lifting and bending tasks.
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Contact HeroWear
WEBSITE
https://herowearexo.com/PHONE
(615) 510-7936HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2019
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Manufacturer
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Primary Region
North America
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