Hyundai Donates 10 X-ble Shoulders to Support National Heritage Care

Hyundai Motor Company is taking the lead in supporting national heritage care projects with industrial wearable robots.
 
On September 8, Hyundai held a donation ceremony for 10 units of the 'X-ble Shoulder' at the Haenggung-dong Administrative Welfare Center and the historic Hwaeryeongjeon. This donation is part of the company's social contribution efforts to support the national heritage care initiative led by the Cultural Heritage Administration.
 
There has been a consistent need to reduce the physical strain and safety risks faced by caretakers managing national heritage sites. This is due to the repetitive tasks involved in maintaining these sites, which often require raising arms repeatedly. The X-ble Shoulder is expected to alleviate shoulder fatigue and enhance safety for these workers.
 
Developed by Hyundai and Kia's Robotics Lab, the X-ble Shoulder is a passive wearable robot designed to assist shoulder strength. It features a maximum reduction of 60% in shoulder joint burden, can be used continuously without a battery, and is made from vehicle-grade materials, making it both strong and lightweight (approximately 1.9 kg).
 
The donated X-ble Shoulders will be distributed to cultural heritage care centers in Gyeonggi, North Chungcheong, Northern Gyeongsang, and Western South Jeolla. Caretakers will wear the devices while performing their duties in managing national heritage.
 
A Hyundai representative stated, "We will continue to support efforts to pass down our precious cultural heritage to future generations."
 
Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its robotics product line, including the X-ble Shoulder and the autonomous mobility robot 'Mobed.' The company plans to broaden the practical applications of wearable robots aimed at reducing the physical burden in industrial settings.