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A new robotics breakthrough from South Korea could soon turn your clothes into assistive technology. Researchers have found a way to mass produce ultra-thin devicestissue muscles“which can bend and rise like human tissue. Innovation can redefine how wearable robots support people in everyday life.
Scientists at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed an automated weaving system that spins spools of shape memory alloy thinner than a strand of hair.
Despite weighing less than half an ounce, this new material can lift about 33 pounds. This makes it lightweight, flexible and strong enough to power the next generation of wearable robotics.
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THE WORLD'S FIRST INDUSTRIAL SUPERHUMANOID ROBOT USING AI
Dr. Cheol Hoon Park, chief scientist at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, is studying a lightweight, wearable robot that resembles clothing. (KIMM)
A new way to add power to clothes
Until now, most wearable robots have relied on motors or pneumatic systems. This made them bulky, loud and expensive. They also limited the ease of human movement.
KIMM's solution replaces the metal core of earlier coil designs with natural fiber. This offset allows the yarn to stretch more freely while maintaining its strength. An upgraded weaving system now continuously produces these tissue muscles, paving the way for large-scale production.
The result is a lightweight actuator that moves naturally with the body. It can simultaneously support multiple joints such as shoulders, elbows and lower back without restricting movement.
Real early testing results
The team has created the world's first wearable, clothing-like robot that weighs less than 4.5 pounds. When testing it cut out muscle effort more than 40% for repetitive work.
Smaller version designed for shoulder support Weighs only about 1.8 pounds. In a clinical trial at Seoul National University Hospital, patients with muscle weakness improved shoulder movement by more than 57%.
These results show that tissue muscle can do much more than just help. factory workers; they can restore independence and mobility to the people who need it most.
A NEW ROBOT THAT CAN TAKE A GUIDE FROM A GUIDE
A man runs in an exoskeleton with artificial intelligence. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)
What does this mean for you
This new kind of wearable technology could one day make its way into your daily life. Imagine a jacket that silently helps you lift groceries, or a work shirt that reduces strain during a long shift. For people in recovery, it can offer gentle and constant support that makes movement easier and less painful.
Medical workers Fewer injuries can be seen and patients have more freedom. And in industries such as construction and logistics, these tissue muscles can reduce fatigue and improve safety.
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Kurt's key takeaways
KIMM's success in automated tissue muscle production marks a turning point in the field of wearable robotics. By weaving strength into soft, flexible materials, engineers are closing the gap between machine power and human comfort. As this technology spreads from laboratories to workplaces and homes, the idea of clothing that actually supports you physically and practically is becoming a reality.
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A Tiangong humanoid robot developed by Beijing Innovation Center Humanoid Robotics Co. moves an orange during a demonstration at the Beijing Robotics Industrial Park in Beijing Electronic City, China, 16 May 2025. (REUTERS/Tingshu Wang)
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