South Korean researchers have developed a lightweight wearable robot that can walk up to paraplegic users and lock itself onto them, enabling them to walk, manoeuvre obstacles and climb staircases.The Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said their goal is to create a robot that seamlessly integrates into the daily lives of individuals with disabilities.

South Korean researchers at KAIST have developed a lightweight wearable robot, WalkON Suit F1, to help paraplegic users walk, manoeuvre obstacles, and climb stairs.

A South Korean team at KAIST has developed the WalkON Suit F1, a robotic exoskeleton designed to help paraplegic users walk.

DAEJEON : South Korean researchers have developed a lightweight wearable robot that can walk up to paraplegic users and lock itself onto them, enabling them to walk, manoeuvre obstacles and climb staircases.