Samsung has completed work on its wearable assistant robot called Bot Fit. The robot, which was first exhibited at an event in 2019, seems ready to be released about four years later. So what is Samsung Bot Fit and what will it do?
What is Samsung Bot Fit and what will it do?
Samsung called its assistant robot, which it showed as a concept in 2019, GEMS Hip. It planned to launch the robot in late 2022, but faced several delays. It later announced that the name had been changed to Bot Fit.
According to the latest news from Korea, Samsung has completed the development and mass production of Bot Fit. The company aims to launch its wearable robot between August-September 2024.
For those who don’t know, Bot Fit is worn around the hip and knee to help walk, exercise and improve gait. It aims to reduce the metabolic cost of walking by 24 percent. Accordingly, it includes motors and sensors to help increase the walking speed of people with mobility impairments by 14 percent.
The wearable robot also monitors users’ walking patterns and provides feedback to help them optimize them over time. It also helps with different exercise routines to help you walk more efficiently.
Samsung is expected to produce 100 thousand Bot Fit units in the first phase. Although pricing has not yet been announced, it should be noted that it will be unrivaled in the market.
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