OUR JOURNEY
Our Journey
From artificial muscle research to incorporation — and the direction we are heading next.
Where We Have Been
2014-2018
- Began artificial muscle module research — secured core SMA artificial muscle patents
2019
- Developed core Fabric Muscle technology — established the woven SMA-spring architecture
2021
- First public unveiling of Fabric Muscle — covered by media in 12 countries
2022
- Selected as one of the Top 10 Machinery Technologies of the Year
2024
- Received the KIMM Best Research Award
2025
- Developed automated weaving equipment for Fabric Muscle — mass production capability secured
2026
- Selected as a KIMM-FBO Top 20 technology (KIMM 50th anniversary)
- Grand Prize, Daedeok Innopolis Deep-Tech Startup Competition
- Signed a field validation MOU with ROK Army Headquarters
- SARTEXO Inc. incorporated
- Excellence Award, 2026 Science & Technology Startup Competition
- SLINGSHOT 2026 Global Finalist (Top 10, Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Systems)GLOBAL
Where We Are Going
COMPLETED
2026
Company Founding
SARTEXO incorporated (Aug 2026) — pursuing research institute spin-off registration
2028
Industrial & Caregiving Product Launch
Official launch for industrial sites (logistics, construction, manufacturing) and caregiving, full-scale B2B sales
2029
Medical Device Certification
Certification acquisition, entry into rehabilitation and medical markets
2030
Consumer Expansion & Global Market Entry
B2C product line expansion, full-scale global market entry
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