'Hyundai Motor-Hyundai Rotem Developed' Wearable Robot Advances Commercialization in Agriculture Sector

'Wearable Robot for Strength Assistance' Unveiled at International Agriculture Expo

A Hyundai Rotem official is demonstrating the work process wearing the forklift-type wearable robot 'H-Frame,' jointly developed with Hyundai Motor Company.
[Photo by Hyundai Rotem]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Hyundai Rotem is expanding its business area to the agricultural sector based on the wearable robot jointly developed with Hyundai Motor Company.

Hyundai Rotem announced on the 29th that it will exhibit the 'muscle-assist wearable robot' at the 2021 International Agriculture Expo held at the Jeonnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services in Naju, Jeollanam-do, until the 31st.

The robots exhibited this time include three types: VEX (vest-type wearable robot), H-Frame (backpack-type wearable robot), and CEX (chair-type wearable robot). VEX is equipment that reduces fatigue in the arms and shoulders when performing tasks that require raising the arms for a long time. It does not require a separate power supply and weighs only 2.5 kg, making it lightweight. H-Frame is effective for lifting objects from the floor to waist height, and CEX helps support the wearer’s posture while seated.

Hyundai Rotem explained that these products can be used in various ways in agricultural fields, such as harvesting fruit from high places, transporting heavy harvests, and managing short crops.

Hyundai Rotem’s wearable robots have already been commercialized in the automotive, heavy industry, shipbuilding, logistics, and distribution sectors, including Hyundai Motor Company, Kia, and Hyundai Steel. They are responsible for workers’ health, safety, and convenience in industrial sites, proving the effectiveness of the products.

Hyundai Rotem has established plans to mass-produce and distribute agricultural wearable robots in domestic and international markets after conducting demand surveys and performance verification stages. Through this, they aim to gradually expand the market by supplying wearable robots required not only in agriculture but also in other industrial sectors.

A Hyundai Rotem official said, "Purchase demand has been steadily continuing from various industries, and we are currently establishing domestic and international distribution and service networks for wearable robots," adding, "We will strive to present wearable robots optimized for the overall market."

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