Event
WIRobotics launches WIM walking-assistance wearable robot in the U.S. market
Evidence notes
- WIRobotics announced the U.S. launch of WIM, a 1.6 kilogram walking-assistance wearable robot designed for consumers, seniors, and rehabilitation users.
- The company said the product had already sold 500 units in South Korea and highlighted app-based gait analysis, multiple assist and resist modes, and sub-30-second wearability.
- The launch marked the company's push beyond Korea after establishing consumer traction at home with its lightweight wearable robotics platform.
Company context
WIRobotics is a South Korean robotics company developing wearable robots and humanoid platforms. Its earlier products include WIBS, an industrial back-support wearable robot, and WIM, a daily mobility-assist wearable robot. In 2025, the company unveiled ALLEX, an upper-body humanoid platform built around compliant arms, dexterous hands, and whole-body force-responsive interaction.
Context
- Company
- WIRobotics
- Segment
- Humanoid
- Event type
- Product Launch
- Evidence
- Source linked
- Added to Korthos
- Apr 5, 2026
- Geography
- Yongin, Chungcheongnam-do · South Korea