DX Korea 2018: LIG Nex1 LEXO Lower Extremity Exoskeleton for Soldiers.

At DX Korea 2018, the International Defense Exhibition currently held in Seoul, South Korea, local company LIG Nex1 is showcasing its LEXO (Lower Extremity eXOskeleton).

(Picture source: LIG Nex1)

Since 2010, LIG Nex1 has been developing exoskeleton robot technology that maximizes operational performance by enhancing a soldier's muscle strength that is operable in various terrains. LIG Nex1 is developing technologies related to exoskeleton mechanisms, human-robot interface technology, low-noise/high-efficiency miniature hydraulic devices and various sensors and control systems.

LIG Nex1 possesses technologies such as hydraulic power pack, sensor processing board and control algorithm. LIG Nex1 has been leading the way by differentiating the first developed exoskeleton robot, LEXO.

Currently, LIG Nex1 continues to expand on the first developed core technologies to expand usability of Exoskeleton Robot. The Exoskeleton Robot technologies are expected to contribute not only to military use but also to rehabilitation medicine, silver industry and agriculture.

LEXO 2.0 on LIG Nex1 stand at DX Korea 2018