Smart fabric muscles could change how we move
A new robotic breakthrough out of South Korea may soon turn your clothes into assistive tech Researchers have unveiled a way to mass-produce ultra-thin fabric muscles that can flex and lift like human tissue The innovation could redefine how wearable robots sponsorship people in everyday life Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials KIMM developed an automated weaving system that spins shape-memory alloy coils thinner than a strand of hair Despite weighing less than half an ounce this new material can lift about pounds That makes it light flexible and strong enough to power the next generation of wearable robotics Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Analysis Get my best tech tips urgent safety alerts and particular deals delivered straight to your inbox Plus you ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join my CYBERGUY COM newsletter WORLD S FIRST AI-POWERED INDUSTRIAL SUPER-HUMANOID ROBOTUntil now majority of wearable robots have relied on motors or pneumatic systems These made them bulky loud and expensive They also limited how easily a person could move KIMM's fix replaces the metal core of earlier coil designs with natural fiber This shift allows the yarn to stretch more freely while keeping its power The upgraded weaving system now produces these fabric muscles continuously paving the way for large-scale manufacturing The development is a lightweight actuator that moves naturally with the body It can assistance multiple joints at once like the shoulders elbows and waist without restricting movement The company built the world's first clothing-type wearable robot weighing less than pounds In testing it cut muscle effort by more than during repetitive work A smaller version designed for shoulder backing weighs only about pounds In hospital trials at Seoul National University Hospital patients with muscle weakness improved their shoulder movement by more than These results show that fabric muscles can do much more than help factory workers they can restore independence and mobility for people who need it bulk THE NEW ROBOT THAT COULD MAKE CHORES A THING OF THE PASTThis new kind of wearable tech could one day show up in your daily routine Picture a jacket that quietly helps lift groceries or a work shirt that reduces strain during long shifts For people in recovery it could offer gentle continuous assistance that makes movement easier and less painful Healthcare professionals could see fewer injuries while patients gain more freedom And in industries like construction and logistics these fabric muscles could reduce fatigue and boost safety Think your devices and information are truly protected Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand From passwords to Wi-Fi settings you ll get a personalized breakdown of what you re doing right and what requirements improvement Take my Quiz here Cyberguy com KIMM's success with automated fabric muscle production marks a turning point for wearable robotics By weaving strength into soft flexible materials engineers are closing the gap between machine power and human comfort As this equipment spreads from labs to workplaces and homes the idea of clothing that truly supports you physically and practically is becoming a reality PUTIN CALLS DANCING RUSSIAN ROBOT 'VERY BEAUTIFUL' IN AWKWARD AI CONFERENCE MOMENTWould you wear robotic clothing if it meant less strain more strength and greater freedom every day Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips urgent safety alerts and sole deals delivered straight to your inbox Plus you ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join my CYBERGUY COM newsletter Copyright CyberGuy com All rights reserved
