HAPO FRONT: Passive Shoulder & Arm Exoskeleton

The HAPO FRONT is smart ergonomic solution to alleviate upper‑limb fatigue. Engineered for professionals who spend long hours working with their arms extended forward.

Why HAPO FRONT? Protect Shoulders, Arms, Elbows — Boost Endurance & Comfort

The HAPO FRONT is designed specifically for repetitive “arms‑in‑front” tasks; the kind of work where your shoulders, elbows, and arms bear the load hour after hour. In manufacturing, logistics, animal care, laboratory work, medical/surgical settings, or any assembly line requiring sustained forward‑arm postures, the HAPO FRONT brings meaningful relief, reduces fatigue, and helps prevent chronic musculoskeletal disorders.

• Targeted relief where it’s needed: HAPO FRONT aids the shoulders and elbows, saving stress caused by repetitive or prolonged forward-reaching efforts.

• Prevent pain and injury: By reducing continuous strain, it helps prevent conditions like tendinitis, rotator cuff issues, or shoulder/elbow overuse injuries common in repetitive tasks.

• Sustain performance over long shifts: Employees and professionals can maintain efficiency and precision, even in long procedures or repetitive work cycles without shoulder or arm exhaustion setting in.

If health, comfort, productivity, and long-term prevention of shoulder or arm pain matter in your workplace or practice, HAPO FRONT is an investment in human performance.

How It Works: Passive, Intuitive, Effective

Unlike bulky powered exoskeletons, HAPO FRONT is a passive, mechanical assistance device, meaning it uses spring rods and smart mechanics rather than batteries or motors. 

• Spring‑powered support: Spring rods anchored to the harness carry part of the load of your arms, significantly decreasing the burden on shoulders and upper‑arm muscles.

• Natural freedom of movement: HAPO FRONT supports arms across a broad range from 0° to ~135° vertically and up to 180° horizontally, enabling you to work across the full workspace without obstruction.

• No power required: Because it’s purely mechanical, HAPO FRONT requires no battery, AND no charging, so it’s always ready to go.

• Quick to don / doff: Simple design lets users put it on in under a minute (≈ 50 s) and remove it in ~20–30 seconds.

The result: sustained support through repetitive tasks without compromising mobility or agility; ideal for precision work and demanding environments.

Textile Interface Pads: Elite Comfort for All‑Day Use

A key differentiator of the HAPO FRONT is the textile interface option, using the ElitePro sleeves/pads.

Why that matters:

• Comfort first: The textile pads create a comfortable interface between the frame and the user’s body, reducing pressure points, irritation, or discomfort that can build up over prolonged use.

• Discreet & professional: The textile interface gives the exoskeleton a clean silhouette and neutral aesthetics, suitable even in professional environments like surgery, labs, logistics centers, or any workplace where minimal, non‑intrusive support is preferred.

• Hygiene & practicality: The fabric is breathable, water-repellent, and washable, so maintenance is simple and hygienic even after long work days.

• Flexibility and adaptability: The ElitePro pads move with you; they do not rigidly constrain motion, thereby preserving the natural movement patterns of shoulders, elbows, and arms while still providing support.

For anyone who wears the exoskeleton all day; from surgeons to warehouse workers, this textile interface turns HAPO FRONT from a “helpful device” into a “wear‑all‑day ergonomic companion.”

Performance Gains: Measurable Reductions in Muscle Strain & Fatigue

Users and biomechanical studies report significant reductions in muscular load when wearing the HAPO FRONT:

• Biceps (arms): 30 – 45% reduction in muscle strain.

• Shoulders (especially anterior deltoid): 15 – 25% reduction in muscle strain.

• More endurance, less fatigue: Users consistently note increased comfort, reduced exhaustion, and greater stamina during repetitive or extended tasks.

For those working in sectors where preventing MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders) is critical, such as medical staff, assembly lines, logistics, dairy or agricultural work, maintenance, or lab work, these savings in muscle load translate into fewer breaks, sustained productivity, and long‑term joint health.

In real-world use cases, HAPO FRONT has found adopters among surgeons, precision technical operators in industry, dairy farmers milking cattle, lab technicians, and logistics workers, effectively wherever “arms out front” tasks are routine.

Features & Specifications: Lightweight, Robust, and Easy to Use

Who Should Use HAPO FRONT?

HAPO FRONT is ideal for professionals whose work involves:

• Repetitive forward-reaching and arm extension for prolonged periods, e.g. assembly-line operators, warehousing, order picking, manufacturing.

• Medical practitioners or lab technicians who spend hours with arms elevated or extended in front of them, e.g. surgeons, dentists, lab staff, precision operators.

• Agricultural or animal‑care workers; for example, dairy farming, where milking or other tasks require sustained arm use in front.

• Any work involving repeated or sustained shoulder/elbow load that risks causing fatigue, strain, or long-term disorder.

If your job demands endurance, precision, or repeated forward-arm motion. the HAPO FRONT is a strong candidate to improve comfort, reduce injury risk, and enhance daily productivity.

Advantages Over Competitors & Everyday Gear

• Passive & maintenance‑free: Unlike powered exoskeletons, which require batteries, charging, and maintenance, the HAPO FRONT runs without electricity; no downtime, no recharge.

• Lightweight & unobtrusive: At 2.9 lbs, it is very light and lets users remain agile.

• True ergonomic support: Many “helper” devices provide superficial support; HAPO FRONT redistributes load through spring mechanics, offering real biomechanical relief and measurable reduction in muscle strain.

• User‑friendly: Fast to put on/take off, simple to adjust, and intuitive to operate, minimizing disruption, training time, or errors.

• Durable, hygienic, and adaptable: Textile interface pads are washable, comfortable, and breathable, unlike rigid braces that can cause chafing or discomfort over long hours.

Use Cases: Where HAPO FRONT Shines

• Surgical & medical use: For surgeons, dentists, lab techs doing extended procedures, the exoskeleton enables steadier hands, reduced shoulder/elbow fatigue, improved concentration, and less risk of overuse injuries.

• Industrial assembly & logistics: Workers on assembly lines, packing stations, sorting, or order picking can significantly reduce cumulative strain over shifts, leading to fewer breaks, better throughput, and lower worker fatigue.

• Agriculture & animal care: For repetitive tasks like milking, seeding, pruning, or farm maintenance, or any job requiring sustained forward reaching.

• Maintenance, workshop, construction, renovation: Mechanics, painters, carpenters or renovation workers needing precision and endurance when holding tools forward or working at table-height, the HAPO FRONT reduces strain and helps sustain focus and energy.

What to Expect: Real Benefits & Trusted Adoption

• Noticeable comfort from day one: Many users report immediate shoulder relief, reduced arm fatigue, and more stable control during tasks.

• Long-term joint protection: By offloading strain from muscles and joints, the HAPO FRONT helps reduce the risk of chronic joint or tendon issues, which is a key advantage for professions where repetitive arm work is unavoidable.

• Consistent assistance across tasks: Whether your arms are static or moving, high or low, the HAPO FRONT adapts on the fly, offering the same support throughout.

• Low maintenance & high reliability: No batteries to recharge, no electronics to fail; simply strap it on, wear it, and let the mechanics do the work.

The HAPO FRONT is already used worldwide by surgeons, industrial workers, farmers, and more, proving its value across different work environments and job types.