In an era of worker shortages, German Bionic is helping make manual handling jobs safer and thereby more appealing and inclusive, enabling businesses to better retain existing employees and attract new workers for physically demanding jobs. The Cray X is a fully-connected, powered exoskeleton for use in industrial environments such as in the fields of logistics, production and construction. It protects the lower back area by giving up to 66 lb (30 kg) of support per lifting movement as well as providing active walking assistance to prevent fatigue. The human-machine system thereby combines human intelligence with machine power.