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KAIST team creates lightweight wearable robot that can approach paraplegic patients . It can walk at 3.2 kph (2 mph), climb stairs, and slide into a bench by taking sideways steps . The robot has sensors on its soles and upper torso that predict 1,000 impulses per second .A lightweight wearable robot created by South Korean researchers can approach paraplegic patients and secure itself to them, allowing them to move, navigate 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.
Kim Seung-hwan, a member of the KAIST team and a paraplegic himself, exhibited the prototype by being able to walk at 3.2 kph (2 mph), climb stairs, and slide into a bench by taking sideways steps. “One of its most unique features is that it can come to me wherever I am, even when I’m sitting in a wheelchair, and it can be worn to help me stand up,” Kim stated.
The “WalkON Suit F1” powered exoskeleton, which weighs 50 kg (110 lb) and is made of titanium and aluminium, is propelled by 12 electronic motors that replicate the motions of human joints during walking. Another KAIST team member, Park Jeong-su, claimed that the film “Iron Man” served as inspiration for him.
“I thought it would be amazing if I could use a robot to assist people in real life after watching Iron Man.” The robot has sensors on its soles and upper torso that track 1,000 impulses per second and predict the user’s intended motions to guarantee the user’s balance while walking.
According to Park, the robot’s front lenses function as eyes that assess its environment, determine the height of stairs, and spot obstructions to make up for individuals who are completely paraplegic. At Cybathlon 2024, developers with a range of physical limitations showcased helpful robots in eight categories, and Kim Seung-hwan, wearing the WalkON Suit F1, took home the gold medal in the exoskeleton category. I wanted to let my youngster know that I used to be able to walk as well. Kim remarked, “I wanted to share a variety of experiences with him.”
