KAIST’s WalkOn Suit F1 is essentially a next generation exoskeleton that can walk itself and most certainly help paraplegics. How so? The exoskeleton can shuffle over to a patient seated in a wheelchair, wrap itself around their legs as well as body, and get them walking.
The WalkON Suit F1 employs a frontal-docking method rather than a rear-sitting method so that users can wear the robot right away without getting out of the wheelchair. This exoskeleton also has a function that actively controls the center of its weight against the pull of gravity so that it maintains balance without falling over, even if the user pushes the robot.
- Automatic Conversion: Transforms effortlessly between truck and robot modes via voice command or mobile app.
- Programmable: Use the dedicated app to create and customize various movements and poses, enhancing your interactive experience.
- Interactive Features: Equipped with multiple sensors and voice commands, providing an engaging and immersive experience.
WalkON Suit is the culmination of wearable robot technology for the disabled. The numerous components, control, and module technologies derived from WalkON Suit are setting the standard for the entire wearable robot industry,” said Professor Kyoungchul Kong, KAIST Researcher.
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