Hyundai Motor and Kia unveil ‘X-ble Shoulder’ wearable robot to boost industrial efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries through strenuous tasks
X-ble Shoulder has been designed to assist with overhead work by enhancing upper arm muscle strength and can be used across various industries
Strong and lightweight X-ble Shoulder unit enhances worker comfort by reducing shoulder load by 60% and muscle activity by 30%
Hyundai Motor and Kia’s Robotics LAB also announced a commercialization plan for X-ble Shoulder, with deliveries expected to begin in the first half of 2025
X-ble Shoulder’s biggest feature is that it generates assistive force through its muscle compensation module instead of an electrical system, with a non-powered
torque generation structure. There is no need to charge X-ble Shoulder separately, making it convenient to maintain and manage.
As a result, X-ble Shoulder can reduce shoulder load by up to 60 percent and anterior/lateral deltoid muscle strain by up to 30 percent, improving quality of life for workers.
The X-ble Shoulder was designed with user safety as the top priority. It features carbon composite and wear-resistant materials used in high-end vehicles. Due to the product’s
high strength and light weight, it offers ultimate stability and can be used with ease and without strain even for long periods.
