À̹ÌÁö È®´ë LIG Nex1 CEO Kim Ji-chan, right, presents an exoskeleton robot during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2019 at the Seoul Airport held on Tuesday. [Photo by LIG Nex1]
LIG Nex1 has demonstrated a new powered exoskeleton robot to empower ground soldiers accomplish their mission, showing its rapid extension from precision guided weaponry to personalized combat equipment for various engagement situations in the future.
The third-largest defense company in Korea by market cap said on Wednesday the demonstration was shown to the public during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2019 at the Seoul Airport that that began on Tuesday.
The wearable mobile machine is powered by a system of electric motors - pneumatics and hydraulics - to enable limb movement with increased strength and endurance. The exoskeleton assists foot soldier movement for lifting and holding heavy items up to 55kg, while lowering back stress. Companies in advanced countries are racing to develop exoskeleton as a key to their future infantry capabilities.
LIG Nex1 entered the new frontier in 2010 and successfully prototyped its version (LEXO) in 2013, while refining its expertise in hydraulic powerpack, sensor processing board and control algorithm.
LIG Nex1 is also focusing on technology aligned with the government¡¯s warrior platform project in addition to exoskeleton. The module-integrated combat man system aims to bring cutting-edge technology to each ground soldier for multiple missions of surveillance, reconnaissance and precision strike. LIG Nex1 has developed compact and lightweight mission equipment with a module sensor for daytime and nighttime measurements.
LIG Nex1¡¯s display in the show also included the future warrior system, multipurpose unmanned helicopters, and scout drones.
By Song Gwang-sup and Minu Kim
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