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"The fabric is worn like clothing. However, unlike clothing, it allows the
wearer to lift up to 15 kilograms (33 pounds). For teenagers with rare muscle
disorders, this fabric could mean the difference between relying on constant
assistance and being able to perform everyday tasks on their own.
The technology, made from threads thinner than a human hair, is being tested in
Korea as part of a new generation of wearable robots designed to support people
with progressive muscle weakness.
The project is backed by the Child Cancer and Rare Disease Project, launched in
May 2021 with a 300 billion won ($204 million) donation from the family of the
late Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee."
Via Esther Schindler.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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