Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB Announce Plans to Launch 'X-ble Shoulder' at Wearable Robot Tech Day
Hyundai Motor and Kia have unveiled the 'X-ble Shoulder,' a wearable robot designed to enhance industrial efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. The device reduces shoulder load by 60% and muscle activity by 30%, particularly during overhead work. Set for commercial launch in the first half of 2025, it will initially target domestic markets before expanding internationally. The companies plan to develop additional products including the X-ble Waist for heavy lifting and X-ble MEX for rehabilitation. The technology is expected to benefit various industries including construction, shipbuilding, aviation, and agriculture.
Hyundai Motor e Kia hanno presentato il 'X-ble Shoulder', un robot indossabile progettato per migliorare l'efficienza industriale e ridurre gli infortuni muscoloscheletrici. Il dispositivo riduce il carico sulla spalla del 60% e l'attività muscolare del 30%, in particolare durante i lavori in altezza. È previsto un lancio commerciale nella prima metà del 2025, inizialmente sarà rivolto ai mercati domestici prima di espandersi a livello internazionale. Le aziende intendono sviluppare ulteriori prodotti, tra cui l'X-ble Waist per il sollevamento di pesi e l'X-ble MEX per la riabilitazione. Si prevede che la tecnologia avrà benefici in vari settori, tra cui costruzione, cantieristica navale, aviazione e agricoltura.
Hyundai Motor y Kia han presentado el 'X-ble Shoulder', un robot portátil diseñado para mejorar la eficiencia industrial y reducir lesiones musculoesqueléticas. El dispositivo reduce la carga en el hombro en un 60% y la actividad muscular en un 30%, especialmente durante trabajos en altura. Se espera que su lanzamiento comercial ocurra en la primera mitad de 2025, apuntando inicialmente a mercados locales antes de expandirse internacionalmente. Las empresas planean desarrollar productos adicionales, incluyendo el X-ble Waist para levantamiento de cargas y el X-ble MEX para rehabilitación. Se anticipa que la tecnología beneficiará a diversas industrias, incluyendo construcción, construcción naval, aviación y agricultura.
현대자동차와 기아는 산업 효율성을 높이고 근골격계 부상을 줄이기 위해 설계된 웨어러블 로봇 'X-ble Shoulder'를 공개했습니다. 이 장치는 특히 머리 위 작업 중 어깨 하중을 60% 줄이고 근육 활동을 30% 감소시킵니다. 2025년 상반기에 상용 출시될 예정이며, 처음에는 국내 시장을 겨냥하다가 국제적으로 확장할 계획입니다. 두 회사는 무거운 물체를 들어올리기 위한 X-ble Waist와 재활을 위한 X-ble MEX를 포함하여 추가 제품을 개발할 계획입니다. 이 기술은 건설, 조선, 항공 및 농업과 같은 여러 산업에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상됩니다.
Hyundai Motor et Kia ont dévoilé le 'X-ble Shoulder', un robot portable conçu pour améliorer l'efficacité industrielle et réduire les blessures musculosquelettiques. Cet appareil réduit la charge sur l'épaule de 60% et l'activité musculaire de 30%, en particulier lors des travaux en hauteur. Le lancement commercial est prévu pour la première moitié de 2025, visant d'abord les marchés nationaux, avant de s'étendre à l'international. Les entreprises envisagent de développer d'autres produits, y compris le X-ble Waist pour le levage lourd et le X-ble MEX pour la réhabilitation. On s'attend à ce que la technologie bénéficie à divers secteurs, y compris la construction, la construction navale, l'aviation et l'agriculture.
Hyundai Motor und Kia haben den 'X-ble Shoulder' vorgestellt, einen tragbaren Roboter, der die industrielle Effizienz steigern und muskuloskelettale Verletzungen reduzieren soll. Das Gerät senkt die Schulterbelastung um 60% und die Muskelaktivität um 30%, insbesondere bei Überkopfarbeiten. Der kommerzielle Launch ist für die erste Hälfte von 2025 geplant, zunächst mit Fokus auf den heimischen Markt, bevor es international expandiert. Die Unternehmen haben auch die Entwicklung weiterer Produkte wie den X-ble Waist für schweres Heben und den X-ble MEX für Rehabilitation vorgesehen. Es wird erwartet, dass die Technologie verschiedenen Branchen zugutekommt, darunter Bauwesen, Schiffbau, Luftfahrt und Landwirtschaft.
- Development of innovative wearable technology with proven efficiency metrics (60% shoulder load reduction, 30% muscle activity reduction)
- Planned commercial launch in first half of 2025 with clear market expansion strategy
- Diversification into multiple industries beyond automotive sector
- Product pipeline expansion with X-ble Waist and X-ble MEX variants
- No immediate revenue impact as product launch is over a year away
- Significant time gap before international market penetration
- Wearable robot 'X-ble Shoulder' to boost industrial efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries
- Designed to assist overhead work by enhancing upper arm muscle strength, expected to find use in various industries
- The strong yet lightweight X-ble Shoulder enhances worker comfort by reducing shoulder load by
60% and muscle activity by30% - Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB announced commercialization plan for X-ble Shoulder, expected to begin deliveries in first half of 2025
Hyundai Motor and Kia unveiled the X-ble Shoulder at Wearable Robot Tech Day held at the Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang near
The X-ble Shoulder, the first product in the X-ble line, is an industrial wearable robot developed by Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics LAB. When used in 'overhead work' where the arm is raised, it can assist the user's upper arm muscle strength and reduce the burden on the upper extremity musculoskeletal system.
The X-ble Shoulder will find use in various industries, including construction, shipbuilding, aviation and agriculture, not just automobiles. Following its domestic launch, the companies plan to gradually expand sales to overseas markets.
In addition to the X-ble Shoulder, Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to develop an industrial wearable robot 'X-ble Waist' to assist the waist when lifting heavy loads, and a medical wearable robot 'X-ble MEX' for the rehabilitation of the walking impaired.
"The X-ble Shoulder is a wearable robot that leverages the technical capabilities of the Robotics LAB and implements feedback from actual users," said Dong Jin Hyun, Vice President and Head of Robotics LAB at Hyundai Motor and Kia. "Going forward, we aim to expand the availability of wearable robots, creating products that work naturally with users to enhance their daily lives. By pushing technological boundaries, we will make these beneficial products accessible to more people."
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SOURCE Hyundai Motor Company; Kia Corporation
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