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S. Korean Research Lab Transfers Artificial Feet Tech to U.S. Prosthetics Firm

S. Korean Research Lab Transfers Artificial Feet Tech to U.S. Prosthetics Firm

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Artificial limbs have taken one step closer to becoming a functional reality after the blueprints for the “Toe-Flex”, a pair of artificially-manufactured feet, were transferred to U.S. prosthetics firm ST&G with an aim to commercialize the technology. The transfer agreement will be signed between the U.S. firm’s representatives and [...]

South Korean Scientists Develop Highly Adaptable Robotic Ankle

South Korean Scientists Develop Highly Adaptable Robotic Ankle

SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A research team from the Daegu Research Center (Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials) has developed a highly advanced robotic ankle with what could be the world’s highest levels of torque.  According to Dr. Woo Hyun-soo, announcing the technology on Wednesday at the Gwacheon government complex, the device weighs [...]