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# Wearable Robot Exoskeletons
LG's SuitBot Improves User's Ability to Lift Heavy Objects Over Time

By Justin Lam | Published 2018-08-24 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitbot
References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/lgs-wearable-robot-will-transform-the-proletariat-into-unstoppable-machines/) & [inverse](https://www.inverse.com/article/47664-when-will-iphone-8-and-iphone-x-reach-cheapest-prices)

As part of [LG's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-cloi-guidebot) CLOi range of service robots, SuitBot is a unique wearable robot that is purpose-built to help workers who participate in prolonged heavy lifting. Debuting at IFA 2018 in Berlin, this showing is being called the first ever "human-centric wearable robot." Designed to be worn around the waist and legs, the SuitBot is built as an exoskeleton to "support and enhance a user's legs," ensuring factory workers and other people doing heavy lifting can operate heavy objects with greater strength and mobility.

The SuitBot was built in partnership with South Korean-based SG Robotics with a focus on "comfortable fit and naturally rotating joints." This focus allows the wearable robot to be worn for long periods of time, whether the tasks entail lifting, walking, or standing.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 84% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Wearable Exoskeletons:** The development of wearable exoskeletons for the industrial and healthcare sectors presents a significant opportunity for improving the physical capabilities of workers and individuals.
- **Human-centric Robotics:** The emergence of human-centric robotics like LG's SuitBot signals a shift towards designing and implementing robotics technologies that are tailored to work alongside humans in industries like manufacturing and logistics.
- **Comfortable Robotics:** Advancements in robotic technologies that prioritize comfort and adaptability to the human anatomy can enable the designing of industrial robots that can improve worker safety and task efficiency.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Manufacturing:** The introduction of wearable exoskeletons can revolutionize the manufacturing industry by enabling workers to operate heavy machinery with greater strength and endurance, thereby increasing production capacity.
- **Healthcare:** The use of exoskeletons in healthcare can assist patients in regaining mobility and strength, particularly for individuals who may be recovering from injuries or conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system.
- **Logistics:** The wearable exoskeleton technology can improve the work conditions for logistics workers who frequently lift and move heavy objects, making the tasks more manageable, and reducing the risk of work-related injuries.

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