Seoul, South Korea - Hyundai has revealed a wearable robot that can be applied in many areas - including military use and production lines.
A group official was quoted on Friday as saying: “This wearable robot that we are developing for commercial purposes will be used in diverse areas.
“Such a robot development is in line with Hyundai's vision for free mobility of people and things.”
The robot is like the suit seen in “Iron Man”, a Hollywood blockbuster movie, which one can wear by simply buckling into it. The wearable robot under development is known to help the controller by enhancing overall physical strength, making it possible to lift an object weighing more than 60kg, and assist him or her to walk and go up stairs
It can be used in assisting people with disabilities and the elderly to walk and engage in diverse activities, according the company.
Xinhua