South Korean team develops ‘Iron Man’ robot that helps paraplegics walk

Posted under: Digital Transformation
Date: 2024-12-23
South Korean Team Develops 'Iron Man' Robot to Assist Paraplegics in Walking | Justo Global

A lightweight wearable robot created by South Korean researchers can approach paraplegic users and secure itself to them, allowing them to move, negotiate obstacles, and ascend stairs. According to the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Exoskeleton Laboratory team, their objective is to build a robot that can be easily incorporated into the everyday lives of people with impairments.

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