Powered architecture developed to generate controlled support.
Active lower-back support
V-UP
An active exoskeleton under development to support the lower back during lifting, carrying and repeated bending.
Engineering prototype · Validation continues
How it works
Support is transferred through the hip and upper thigh.
The current prototype combines a body-worn harness, isolated actuation modules, articulated side links and upper-thigh cuffs. The mechanism is developed to follow normal lower-body movement while assisting demanding trunk motion.
Fit
Height, harness and thigh contacts are adjusted to the user.
Move
The articulated geometry follows bending, rising, walking and lateral leg movement.
Assist
Controlled assistance is developed around the lower-back load path.
Prototype evidence
Current product, shown without visual substitution.
This material records a real indoor prototype test. It is not an AI-generated product visualization.
Real prototype test: bending, rising and walking.
Product status
Confirmed today; measured before publication.
- Development stage
- Engineering prototype and validation
- Supported program
- TÜBİTAK TEYDEB 1501 — V-UP(S)
- R&D collaboration
- Adatech and Karadeniz Technical University
- Intellectual property
- PCT application process; not presented as a granted patent
- Under validation
- Support capacity, weight, battery duration, operating time, certification and final commercial configuration
Use cases
Start with the task, then verify the fit.
Every pilot should define the movement, user group, environment, baseline and success criteria before deployment.
Logistics
Warehousing, order preparation and repeated load handling.
Manufacturing
Material movement, line-side lifting and assembly.
Maintenance
Machine, vehicle and field-service work with demanding postures.
Pilot programs
Task analysis, fitting, controlled trial and measured review.