Coway launches 1.6kg ultra-light walking assist wearable robot

Coway, in partnership with WIRobotics, has launched a 1.6kg wearable walking-assist robot and started a rental service. The device offers 7 modes, including Air and Aqua, and is the first Korean wearable robot to earn IP65 dust and water resistance. In a Scientific Reports study, users with an average age of 78.6 walked 14.8% faster after 4 weeks.

• Device weighs 1.6kg with carbon and fabric construction
• 7 modes: Air, Aqua, Care, Hiking, Balance, Soft, Slow Jogging
• First Korean wearable robot with IP65 rating
• Walking speed improved 14.8% over 4 weeks