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WalkON Suit F1 Front-Docking Robotic Exoskeleton

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Credit: The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Robots have many applications in healthcare. They can perform surgeries, assist patients in moving around, and even help disabled people walk again. Take the WalkON Suit F1 for instance: it is a powered exoskeleton that enables people with paraplegia to walk independently. It can be worn from the front, enabling users to get out of their wheelchair into the robot with less effort.

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WalkON Suit F1: The Next-Gen Exoskeleton That Walks Itself

The WalkON Suit F1 comes with a weight balancing system that prevents falls. Its motor, reducers and other modules have been upgraded by about two folds. The software has also been improved to allow for advanced motion control algorithms. The above video shows it in action.

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