Hyundai and Kia presented the X-ble shoulderinteresting wearable robot developed by the Robotics Laboratory from the same Korean group and is designed to help workers with operations performed above shoulder level.
The X-ble Shoulder is durable and lightweight, so it does not fatigue the user. It is also intended for avoid musculoskeletal injuries workers reduction in shoulder load by 60% and muscle activity by 30% without reducing the efficiency of movements.
Released during Wearable Robots Day took place at Hyundai Motorstudio in Goyang, South Korea. wearable robot it promises a lot, starting with the name, in which the letter “X” stands for “infinite” and the word “ble” means “capable”, thus perfectly conveying the limitless possibilities that the product opens to the owner.
According to Hyundai and Kia, when used above shoulder level with arms raised, shoulder X-ble reduces the force required from the muscles when performing certain tasks, thereby easing the load on the musculoskeletal system of the upper extremities.
applications for wearable robots they are diverse and can range from the automotive industry to construction, shipbuilding, aviation and even agriculture.
The new X-ble shoulder is made from carbon composite materials and other wear-resistant materials, the same ones used in high-end cars. This allows the robot to be durable and lightweight to the point that it can be used continuously for several hours a day without tiring the user.
Instead, the parts that come into direct contact with the user’s body are designed to protect from possible injury this can happen in industrial facilities. And here Hyundai and Kia used their experience as car manufacturers. materials of automotive origin.
The X-ble arm does not use electrical components.does not include a battery and therefore does not require recharging. There patented multi-ink technology on which it is based actually gives only one muscle compensation module. The jacket is also removable, washable, and adaptable to the clothing needs of different work environments.
Hyundai and Kia plan to offer two versions of the X-ble shoulderthat is, basic and adjustable. There basic version designed for use in which the posture is not fixed, but changes depending on the tasks performed by the user, while adjustable version It is intended for those who perform work with repetitive movements. In this case, it is actually possible to adjust the device so that it better adapts to the position of the body, thereby ensuring the best possible performance.
The Korean group is counting on launch a product on the market in the coming months, with first deliveries are expected in the first half of 2025. After debuting in South Korea, X-ble Holder is expected to gradually expand to other markets.
Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia are considering expanding their family of wearable robots by new industrial model X-ble Waist And rowearable medical bot called X-ble MEX. In the first case, the purpose of the device is to support the back when lifting heavy objects, and in the second case, the device is intended to facilitate the rehabilitation of people with movement disorders.
Source: HD Motori
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