Japet exoskeletons,

for employees with disabilities at work

Japet Medical supports employment for employees recognized as having a disability, in collaboration with occupational health teams, thanks to exoskeletons that have shown a health benefit.

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MSDs in the context of disabilities and occupational diseases

80%

In France, MSDs alone represent more than 80% of recognized occupational diseases. (inrs.fr)

45% of severe sequelae

For employees, 45% of MSDs cause severe sequelae, which can lead to permanent disabilities. (Preventica.com)

1st cause of disability

The 3rd cause of disability, low back pain is a widespread disability affecting employees and employers. (france-traboo.org)

Exoskeletons adapted to the most common MSDs at work

Low back pain, rotator cuff, carpal tunnel: our solutions target the most frequent pathologies to provide lasting relief to your employees.

An integration inspired by medical protocols for those affected by disabilities

“As part of maintaining the employment of an employee, we include in our integration protocol all stakeholders involved in the management of their pathology. We therefore work in close collaboration with the occupational health services and its healthcare team. This multidisciplinary approach is the cornerstone for effective compensation for disability at work.”

Mélissa Moulart
PhD in biomechanics, scientific manager at Japet Medical
Japet participates in the biomechanics conference
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ISO 13485 certified company

Japet places the health of users at the heart of all its actions: each solution is designed to provide a medical benefit

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Co-designed with the pros

All our products are subject to field tests and iterations with professionals before being marketed.

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Human-centered exoskeletons

All our products carefully designed, or selected, for their ability to support the natural movements of the human body

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Much more than exoskeletons

Japet has designed a complete range of products and services to allow you to create a custom exoskeleton project.

The exoskeleton as a tool for maintaining employment - The case of Hervé Thermique

Since MSDs are multifactorial, no company is immune to one day being confronted with the risk of professional withdrawal. This is the case of Hervé Thermicque, committed to a global prevention policy for more than 20 years, who called on Japet to keep RQTH employees employed.

Those we equipped talk about us best

They already trust Japet Medical in us to relieve their employees affected by disabilities at work, and they tell you about their experience.
Disability
“Users are won over. The exoskeleton answers a real problem of back pain and even exceeds expectations.”
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Léo Lemoine
Ergonomist, Engie
Disability
“With my hernias, I had to take action to be able to continue my activity. My pain goes away when I wear the exoskeleton.”
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Damien Marion
Farrier
Disability
“It's like I'm doing physiotherapy every day. Without it, I wouldn't be able to work anymore.”
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Thierry Dumont
Merchandizer, Boulanger
Disability
“Since getting the exoskeleton, I've been coming home pain-free and can have a normal life and enjoy outside of work.”
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Anthony Hurez
Project Manager, Bonduelle
Disability
“We offered Japet.W+ to an employee suffering from back pain, she quickly adopted it, and wore it every day.”
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Benjamin Muller
Rocher Group
Disability
“It saved my life, without an exoskeleton, I would have locked up.”
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Gaetan Musset
Bricklayer
Construction
“I couldn't work without an exoskeleton anymore.”
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Pascal Rousselot
Itinerant technician, Hervé Thermique
Disability
“I don't have pain anymore, it has transformed my professional life.”
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Jean Francois Craipeau
Owner, Craipeau Farrier
Disability
“The Japet exoskeleton is certified as a medical device, a real guarantee of quality to equip a disabled collaborator”
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Karine de Vergezac
Safety technician, Hervé Thermodynamque

Japet Medical is an ISO 13485 certified company

Opt for an expert manufacturer of medical devices to support disabled employees

Japet Medical, manufacturer of medical devices, puts its expertise at the service of employees with disabilities or RQTH. We work in collaboration with occupational health, Cap Emploi and disability consultants to assess, integrate and adapt the exoskeleton to the workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Japet.W+ exoskeleton cause muscle loss ?

No Japet.W+ does not cause muscle loss. It accompanies your muscles without constraining them.
As your muscles continue to work normally, there is no risk of muscle wasting. Studies have shown that there was no change in muscular activity with and without the exoskeleton.

Who can use the Japet.W+ medical lumbar exoskeleton?

Japet.W+ is intended for professionals exposed to jobs that are very painful for the back. In this context, it can be used by healthy workers or by workers affected by back pain.

Are there grants to finance exoskeletons?

Today, financial aid for exoskeletons is rare and limited to a few specific cases, reach out to your local health administration to learn more.

How do you know if an exoskeleton is suitable for a workstation?

Leave us your contact details, our experts call you back to study the positions at risk or with severe constraints that you have identified. They will guide you to a relevant solution.

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The different exoskeletons in occupational health and safety

“Having an exoskeleton that is also well suited to lower back pain really puts it at the top of the active exoskeletons that can be marketed.”Benoît Sagot Duvauroux, head of the Gobio exoskeleton business for the Europe Technology Group and exoskeleton expert, talks to us today about the different characteristics of exoskeletons available on the market.