KIMM Develops Bionic Suit That Boosts Strength and Reduces Strain

biz.chosun.com reported on March 13, 2025, that KIMM had developed a bionic suit that boosts the wearer’s strength and reduces strain.

KIMM’s bionic suit applies robotics technologies the institute has developed, and could mark a step toward the practical use of wearable robots. However, information is limited at this point, and further details are anticipated.

The report concerns a bionic suit developed by KIMM. No detailed technical specifications or performance figures were reported, making it difficult to assess the technology in full at this point. However, in light of our previous coverage, this development can be seen as part of KIMM’s robotics work. We have previously reported that KIMM developed automated mass-production technology for “fabric muscles” for clothing-type robots and developed the world’s first robotic hand modeled on an elephant’s trunk. Both technologies extend or replace human physical capabilities, and the bionic suit appears to follow a similar direction. In particular, the mass-production technology for fabric muscles aims to commercialize clothing-type wearable robots and could be directly relevant to the practical use of bionic suits. KIMM has also developed robot task AI that learns everyday tasks, and is also focusing on the integration of AI and robotics. If the bionic suit is combined with AI control, it could develop into a more advanced system that estimates the wearer’s movement intentions and provides assistance. However, this report is based on secondary information, and no primary source, such as an official announcement or paper, has been confirmed. Official announcements will therefore be needed to learn more about the technology and the timeline for its practical use. See the original source for details.