HOUSTON, TX, Apr 17, 2025 – KULR Technology Group, Inc. has announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with German Bionic (“GB”), a global robotics company known for its robotic exoskeleton, Apogee ULTRA, to expand into the growing fields of robotics and AI. GB counts global logistics companies, retailers, hospitals, and international airports among its customers, including Dachser Intelligent Logistics, GXO, Nuremberg Airport, Canadian Tire, the British consumer electronics retailer Currys, and the Charité Hospital Berlin.
The initiative includes the formation of a dedicated business unit, KULR AI & Robotics, aimed at driving innovation and commercialization of affordable and mature robotic solutions to support the US workforce and reshoring of manufacturing. During their EOY and Q4 earnings call, KULR also announced that their website has been updated and relaunched as KULR.ai to reflect this shift and the introduction of the new business unit. The new unit will be led by Josh Steinmann, VP of AI and Robotics.
“This partnership exemplifies our broader strategy to leverage our energy management expertise and become a key enabler of the robotics and AI ecosystem, as these applications demand higher battery performance and more efficient thermal management for their high-performance electronics,” said Michael Mo, CEO of KULR Technology Group. “AI is a critical enabler of robotics, and we’re aggressively focused on this area – through this partnership and other strategic initiatives – to help shape the future of human-machine interface.”
“We are pleased to have KULR as a key partner, joining us in the journey to scale and deliver the world’s strongest data-driven exoskeletons to North America and beyond,” says Armin G. Schmidt, founder and CEO of German Bionic. “At the core of our innovation is a clear understanding of energy as a fundamental force – something unseen yet essential in driving both progress and human advancement. Our exoskeletons are designed to empower and elevate frontline workers, unlocking their full potential each day. This partnership is the natural unfolding of our mission to infuse the world with greater value, vitality, and purpose.”
The sixth-generation Apogee ULTRA is a proven solution ready for large-scale deployment. Apogee ULTRA, along with future versions of the exoskeleton, can boost human energy and help reduce workplace injuries. This leads to higher returns on investment, employee satisfaction and retention, and lower healthcare costs. This technology has demonstrated success across multiple sectors, including delivery logistics, supply chain solutions, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.
Key elements of the partnership include a collaborative technology effort to improve the Apogee ULTRA, with a focus on performance, AI integration, and user adaptability. KULR will also receive marketing and distribution rights for North America, becoming the designated provider of GB’s products spanning all industries.
KULR’s expansion into this sector aligns with U.S. priorities to strengthen domestic manufacturing. The company plans to contribute to the development of AI-enabled robotic technologies serving delivery logistics, supply chain solutions, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. KULR also intends to localize production and assembly of future exoskeleton models in the United States, supporting supply chain stability, shorten lead times, and improve scalability for adoption.
Source: KULR Technology Group Inc.
About KULR Technology Group Inc.
KULR Technology Group Inc., founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, CA, specializes in developing and commercializing high-performance thermal management technologies for electronics, batteries, and other components. The company’s products, lithium-ion battery thermal runaway shields, automated battery cell screening systems, and fiber thermal interface materials, serve industries including space, aerospace, defense, electric vehicles, energy storage, battery recycling transportation, cloud computing, and 5G communication devices. As of 2023, KULR employs approximately 60 individuals. In 2023, the company reported revenues of $10 million.
About German Bionic
German Bionic is a robotics company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin, Boston, and Tokyo. The company develops and manufactures AI-powered exoskeletons and wearable technologies designed to improve human performance and workplace safety. Its products, such as the Apogee ULTRA and Cray X, are used in logistics, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare to support physically demanding tasks and reduce the risk of injury. German Bionic’s innovations have received recognition, including the CES “Best of Innovation” Award and the German Entrepreneur Award. As of 2025, the company employs about 100 people and reports an estimated annual revenue of $35.3 million. German Bionic has secured funding from investors like Mubea, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and the European Investment Bank to advance its goal of integrating human-centric robotics into the modern workforce.