Now In Development — Birmingham, AL
Second Spine™We've Got Your Back
Second Spine is a lightweight, bio-inspired exosuit designed to reduce back strain and support safer, more sustainable movement throughout the day.
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Second Spine is a lightweight, bio-inspired exosuit designed to reduce back strain and support safer, more sustainable movement throughout the day.
Second Spine moves with the body while standing, lifting, kneeling, or sitting for extended periods. Engineered to mirror the mechanics of the human spine, it provides full spinal support while preserving natural movement. Designed for demanding environments, it helps reduce back strain during repetitive tasks and heavy lifting. The result is greater comfort for individuals and stronger safety performance for organizations.
Designed for real life, from demanding work to everyday movement, without distraction.
Second Spine is designed based on real-world feedback to provide ergonomic support for how people actually move.
Provides ergonomic spinal support that helps reduce back strain while allowing the body to move naturally.
Supports bending, lifting, twisting, and reaching without restricting natural movement.
Adjustable spine length and straps create a personalized fit across different heights, body types, and genders.
Lightweight and breathable materials provide comfortable ergonomic back support for extended wear during work, training, or daily activity.
A fully passive wearable support system with no motors, electronics, or charging required.
Designed for quick on and off without tools, making it easy to wear throughout the day.
Second Spine is inspired by the way the human back balances strength and flexibility. Using tensegrity principles, where tension and compression work together, the system achieves a high strength-to-weight ratio.
Second Spine redistributes load across the entire back, similar to how the human back shares load through muscles working together. By spreading load across a larger support structure, it reduces peak stress on the lower back during lifting, bending, and repetitive tasks.
The lightweight and breathable design allow Second Spine to integrate naturally into daily movement. Workers can stand, lift, kneel, or sit for extended periods while maintaining comfort and freedom of movement.
Whether you're interested in a demo, partnership, or just want to learn more about the technology — the Tandem team is ready to connect.
