Hyundai is developing a wearable robot that is a real world version of the Iron Man suit that appears in the comic books and Avenger movies. The Korean car company has posted photos and some details about the robot suit on its official blog on May 11, Wednesday. While the mechanical suit was inspired by the one with an arc reactor that made Tony Stark super strong as the Marvel superhero, it is also very different.
Hyundai's blog post mentioned the Iron Man suit several times while announcing its new project. The company intimated the public should know it is developing a suit like the one worn by the Marvel superhero.
This wearable robot is being designed for several applications. It includes manufacturing in which Hyundai argues the mechanized suit could help to boost productivity and lower injury rates, according to Mashable.
Hyundai's exoskeleton will give a person super-human lifting strength like the original Iron Man suit. It claims the person could list hundreds of kilograms (600 pounds). Meanwhile, it could also help to reduce injuries to hips and knees, according to TechRadar.
The futuristic gear could also be used in the defense industry. It could help pilots to travel quickly for long distances.
Hyundai is also developing the robot suit to help paraplegics learn to walk again, the elderly to walk better and stand longer, and injured people to recover faster. This would be a lightweight exoskeleton version that connects to the wearer's back and legs.
The car company promises to help humans and things to enjoy free movement that within time will lead to "Next Mobility."
However, there are still some big questions about Hyundai's wearable tech. They include the battery life, when it will hit the market, and the price tag,
Google's robotic lab Schaft recently unveiled a new bipedal robot at the 2016 New Economic Summit in Japan. In a video demo the robot is seen walking up stairs and carrying a heavy barbell.
The Japanese robot can walk over several types of terrain, and carry up to 60 kilograms. It can also use its robot feet to vacuum surfaces.
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