What is an exoskeleton?

An exoskeleton is a wearable assistance device designed to provide assistance and reduce strain on your body’s muscles. Our exoskeletons are specifically designed to reduce strain on the arms, shoulders, and back during repetitive movements and long, tedious procedures.

How will this device affect my freedom of movement?

The HAPO exoskeletons have been intentionally designed to provide support without affecting freedom of movement or precision. The HAPO Front provides support for “arms-in-front” tasks while still allowing 180-degree left-to-right movement.

Do they come in different sizes?

The HAPO Front is a one-size-fits-all device, while the HAPO Back size is determined by height. HAPO CS (Chest Support), which is specifically designed for women, comes in multiple sizes determined by height and chest circumference.

Will my exoskeleton fit underneath a surgical gown?

Our devices are designed to be low-profile, lightweight (< 3 lbs), and will fit underneath surgical gowns.

How do I wear the exoskeleton?

You can click this link for access to our exoskeleton fitting videos.

What is the Hapo Front Exoskeleton?

The Hapo Front Exoskeleton is a wearable device designed to provide assistance and offload strains from the shoulders and arms during ‘waist-to-eye-level’ tasks when the arms are suspended in front of the body. It provides 4 or 6.5 lbs of assistance per arm (depending on whether you are using ‘light’ or ‘heavy’ springs and can offload strain from the biceps by up to 33% and from the deltoids by 18%. It is a passive device (which means no motors or batteries) that allows it to be effective at protecting your muscles without sacrificing comfort or freedom of movement, while still being lightweight (less than 3 lbs).

What is the Hapo Back exoskeleton?

The Hapo Back Exoskeleton is a wearable device designed to assist, improve ergonomic posture, and offload strain from the lower back during lifting tasks (patient handling) or when in an awkward standing posture for long periods of time.

What surgeries can you use the Hapo Front in?

The Hapo Front is the most beneficial in surgeries where there is constant repetitive movement of the arms (e.g., liposuction). It can also be beneficial for surgeries where static positioning of the arms is required for extended periods (e.g., endoscopic procedures, breast augmentations, etc.).

What surgeries can you use the Hapo Back in?

The Hapo Back works well for standing surgeries where extended awkward posture (leaning forward) puts strain on the lower back.

How do I clean/maintain my device?

You can refer to the exoskeleton user manual (Hapo Front or Hapo Back) for full cleaning and maintenance instructions or this cleaning guide (link).

What are other doctors saying?

Click this link to see what real users have to say!