By SEMA News Editors
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have unveiled their wearable robot 'X-ble Shoulder,' a device that, just by being worn, can increase workers' efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries.
The X-ble Shoulder is an industrial wearable robot developed by Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics Lab. When used in 'overhead work' where the arm is raised, it can assist the user's upper arm muscle strength and reduce the burden on the upper extremity musculoskeletal system.
According to Hyundai, the X-ble Shoulder can reduce shoulder load by up to 60% and anterior/lateral deltoid muscle activity by up to 30%. The device is made from carbon composite and wear-resistant materials used in high-end vehicles.
The companies plan to apply the technology to Hyundai Motor and Kia's production and maintenance departments. Then, from the mid-'20s onward, they plan to expand sales not only to the 27 affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group but also to external companies. In 2026, they aim to enter overseas markets, such as Europe and North America, based on domestic South Korean market sales experience, and plan to expand sales to other industries, such as construction, shipbuilding, aviation, agriculture and automobiles.
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