3rd-gen Active Textile Wearable Robot · Hip & Knee

Bionic Suit Lower

Lower limb (hip and knee) assist textile wearable robot

In development

We are developing a lower-limb strength-assist suit that supports hip and knee movement. It aims to assist walking and sit-to-stand motions; applicable scope and detailed specifications are provided in consultation.

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Target: a clothing-type structure worn over workwear or built into it (in development)

Human figure diagram highlighting the hip and knee assist positions

Assist area diagram

Actuation videos

Lower-limb module on a test fixture

Tasks we are developing it for

Extended walking and patrols
Stairs and slopes
Work with repeated sit-to-stand motions
Gait rehabilitation research

Technical Evidence

Patents and research behind the technology.

Granted patent

Knee-Assist Suit

KR 10-2924429 (2026)

Pending patent

Modular Fabric Muscle with Easy Attachment and Lower Limb Assist Suit

KR 10-2025-0083616

Pending patent

Dorsiflexion-Assist Soft Wearable Robot

KR 10-2024-0118518

These patents were invented by our founder and are owned by KIMM. SARTEXO holds the commercialization rights.

Specifications

Assisted joints: Hip and knee (2 sites)
Development stage: In development — detailed specifications provided upon inquiry
Actuation: Active assistance — Fabric Muscle contracts on its own
Drive noise: No drive noise — no motors or gearboxes
Wearing: Worn over workwear (standard) · integrated into workwear and uniforms (custom consultation)
Wearability: Put on like clothing · No frame or hinge — the structure does not constrain body movement
Sizing: Standard S–XL sizes plus individual custom fit (cut and sewn)
Operating temperature: The Fabric Muscle actuator heats during operation — the garment layer insulates between skin and actuator