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Intelligent Soft Suit That Can Autonomously Augment Strength and Protect the Human Body (Exoskin)

인간 신체를 자율적으로 보조하고 보호하는 지능형 소프트 슈트(엑소스킨)

  • Published : 2021.02.01
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Abstract

Innovative developments in wearable and artificial intelligence technologies are accelerating the emergence of a soft suit that can autonomously augment a body's own strength and protect the human body. In this paper, we define the concept of "Exoskin," a new concept specifically derived from the "Road to an Intelligent Information Society" (Technology Development Map 2035) as predicted by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute. In addition, we analyze the development status of each element of this technology and forecast its future development.

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