KAIST Unveils WalkON Suit F1 A GameChanger for Paraplegic Mobility
The lightweight wearable exoskeleton, the WalkON Suit F1, created by researchers at South Koreas KAIST, enables paraplegic individuals to walk, climb
The lightweight wearable exoskeleton, the WalkON Suit F1, created by researchers at South Koreas KAIST, enables paraplegic individuals to walk, climb stairs, and negotiate obstacles. Weighing fifty kilogrammes and constructed of titanium and aluminium, it has twelve motors that simulate the motions of human joints. The suits 1,000signalpersecond sensors compensate for sensory limitations by anticipating the users intents and using frontmounted lenses to detect obstructions and stairs. Paraplegic team member Kim Seunghwan quickly demonstrated the suit by sidestepping, climbing stairs, and walking at 3.2 kph. The group hopes to incorporate such technology into everyday life, drawing inspiration from Iron Man. At Cybathlon 2024, Kim won gold, showcasing the suits revolutionary mobility potential.
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