German Bionic partnership sees Kulr move into robotics
German Bionics is setting up a partnership with US battery materials developer Kulr Technology to expand into robotics.
German Bionics makes the Apogee ULTRA exoskeleton and is working with Kulr to further enhance the performance of the exoskeleton, expected to be via more powerful battery systems, as well as AI integration.
The exoskeleton is already used at Nuremberg Airport in Germany and UK consumer electronics retailer Currys, as well as the Charité Hospital in Berlin to help staff lift heavy objects safely. Kulr will also hold exclusive marketing and distribution rights for North America, establishing the Company as the primary provider of GB’s products spanning all industries.
A new Kulr AI & Robotics business unit aims to commercialise affordable and mature robotic solutions to support the US workforce and manufacture in the US. The new unit will be led by Josh Steinmann, VP of AI and Robotics. The company already supplies high performance battery modules to NASA and private space companies with specialist safety materials that are also used for datacentre cooling.
“This partnership exemplifies our broader strategy to leverage our energy management expertise and become a key enabler of the robotics and AI ecosystem, as these applications demand higher battery performance and more efficient thermal management for their high-performance electronics,” said Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group. “AI is a critical enabler of robotics, and we’re aggressively focused on this area – through this partnership and other strategic initiatives – to help shape the future of human-machine interface.”
“We are pleased to have KULR as a key partner, joining us in the journey to scale and deliver the world’s strongest data-driven exoskeletons to North America and beyond,” says Armin G. Schmidt, Founder and CEO of German Bionic.
“At the core of our innovation is a clear understanding of energy as a fundamental force – something unseen yet essential in driving both progress and human advancement. Our exoskeletons are designed to empower and elevate frontline workers, unlocking their full potential each day. This partnership is the natural unfolding of our mission to infuse the world with greater value, vitality, and purpose.”
The expansion into this sector aligns with US strategic priorities to expand domestic manufacturing and industry to supply delivery logistics, supply chain solutions, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.
Kulrplans to localize the manufacturing and assembly of future generation exoskeletons within the US with domestic supply chain resilience to reduce lead times.
www.kulr.com; www.germanbionic.com
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