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2024-08-31

Prof. Yong-rae Park’s research team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at

Seoul National University has developed a multi-functional waist motion assistance wearable

suit called BBEX (Bilateral Back Extensor Exosuit) that prevents spinal injuries and assist

in the transportation of heavy loads.

Unlike existing assistive devices that provide support in a single direction, which can be

inefficient for asymmetrical task. The research team mimicked the biomechanics of the

human spine and back muscles, utilizing a multi-degree-of-freedom structure combined with

series-connected linear actuators to overcome the limitations of previous devices.

The newly developed wearable back support suit can effectively reduce muscle fatigue and

the load on spinal joints during heavy-duty transportation and enable natural spinal

movement. The research team plans to continue further research to improve the performance

of the wearable suit in the future such as weight reduction and miniaturization.

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