Abstract: Proposed is a deployable high-rigidity robot arm in a folding and rolling type. the deployable high-rigidity robot arm includes a hub capable of being rotated forward or backward, a plurality of panels having a sliding and folding structure that is capable of being wound or unwound on the hub, a shape-forming apparatus coupled to the plurality of panels and configured such that the plurality of panels is unwound from the hub and a bent structure is formed, and a shape-maintaining apparatus configured to maintain and extend the bent structure formed by the shape-forming apparatus. Furthermore, the plurality of panels is configured to be telescoped by a rotation of the hub while the plurality of panels maintains the bent structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a self-aligning joint assistance device and, more particularly, to a self-aligning joint assistance device, wherein the joint assistance device is worn on a joint of the human body, such as the knee joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg, and assists the movement of the joint. The present disclosure provides the advantage of high user friendliness by enabling automatic self-alignment and movement in response to the complex movement of a human joint having a high degree of freedom and providing assistance in the movement of the joint. In addition, the present disclosure has the advantage of having a relatively simple and uncomplicated structure, being able to be fabricated at a relatively low cost, and assisting the function of the joint of a user at a very high degree of freedom in response to the movement of the joint.

Abstract: A method for predicting the intention of a user through an image acquired by capturing the user includes: receiving an image acquired by capturing a user; and predicting the intention of the user for the next motion by using spatial information and temporal information about the user and a target object included in the image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable device using a flexible non-powered variable impedance mechanism, wherein the device can induce a user to have a correct posture during a squat exercise or lifting work, and can assist the user's muscular strength. According to the present invention, an angle between a (1-1)th lower string and a (1-2)th lower string and an angle between a (24)th lower string and a (2-2)th lower string change according to a knee angle depending on the user's posture, whereby an impedance mechanism that the user feels through the body changes.

Abstract: Proposed is a hip joint and ankle connecting type gait assistance apparatus that can be worn on the body of a user and assists a gait motion following movement of the user. The apparatus may effectively link movement of a hip joint and movement of an ankle joint in accordance with the structure of a human body, so there is an effect that the apparatus is configured to be small, light, and convenient to wear and can naturally assist a gait motion.

Abstract: The inventive concept relates to a wearable hand robot mounted on a finger to bend the finger by an external force transmitted through a wire. The wearable hand robot is capable of preventing an injury to a user's hand by the wire, achieving simplification of the structure of a finger cap and an improvement in a wearing sensation, and stably moving the finger while having a tactile sensation.

Abstract: Provided are a slider-type wire driver for under-actuation and a glove-type wearable robot including the same. In particular, provided are a slider-type wire driver for under-actuation that has a structure suitable for actuating a robot in an under-actuation manner, has a simple structure, and enables effective operation, and a glove-type wearable robot including the same. A slider-type wire driver for under-actuation and a glove-type wearable robot including the same according to embodiments of the present disclosure, can effectively reduce friction between the tendon and the surrounding structure thereof, facilitating the operation of the under-actuation robot and improving the lifespan thereof. In addition, in the case of the slider-type wire driver for under-actuation and a glove-type wearable robot including the same according to the present disclosure, an actuator that applies tension to the tendon for under-actuation can be manufactured at a low price.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable device using a flexible non-powered variable impedance mechanism, wherein the device can induce a user to have a correct posture during a squat exercise or lifting work, and can assist the user's muscular strength. According to the present invention, an angle between a (1-1)th lower string and a (1-2)th lower string and an angle between a (2-1)th lower string and a (2-2)th lower string change according to a knee angle depending on the user's posture, whereby an impedance mechanism that the user feels through the body changes.

Abstract: A method for predicting the intention of a user through an image acquired by capturing the user includes: receiving an image acquired by capturing a user; and predicting the intention of the user for the next motion by using spatial information and temporal information about the user and a target object included in the image.

Abstract: The inventive concept relates to a wearable hand robot mounted on a finger to bend the finger by an external force transmitted through a wire.

Abstract: A wearable hand robot of the present invention is a wearable hand robot which is mounted on a user's fingers and can bend the user's fingers by means of an external force transmitted through a wire, and comprises: at least one first wire which is disposed to extend toward the tip of a finger and then change the extension direction toward the base of the finger; a finger cap which is configured to be fit on the tip of the finger and includes a first wire tube which is disposed at the end of the finger so that the first wire passes therethrough and is U-shaped; a finger member comprising two second wire tubes, at least one finger strap and at least one bending unit; and a support member which is mounted on the hand adjacent to the user's wrist and through which the first wire extending from the finger member passes. The two second wire tubes are configured to extend in the extension direction of the finger segment and are disposed on the respective sides of the finger, and the first wire passes therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention provides an active clutch mechanism and a hopping robot equipped with the same, the active clutch mechanism comprising: a sun gear; a planetary gear; and a winding gear. When the sun gear rotates in one direction, the planetary gear revolves around the sun gear in the one direction to come into contact with the winding gear, and then rotates the winding gear to wind a wire so as to store energy in an energy storage unit connected to the winding gear. When the sun gear rotates in a direction opposite to the one direction, the planetary gear revolves around the sun gear in the direction different from the one direction to become spaced from the winding gear, so as to discharge the energy stored in the energy storage unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides an active clutch mechanism and a hopping robot equipped with the same, the active clutch mechanism comprising: a sun gear; a planetary gear; and a winding gear. When the sun gear rotates in one direction, the planetary gear revolves around the sun gear in the one direction to come into contact with the winding gear, and then rotates the winding gear to wind a wire so as to store energy in an energy storage unit connected to the winding gear. When the sun gear rotates in a direction opposite to the one direction, the planetary gear revolves around the sun gear in the direction different from the one direction to become spaced from the winding gear, so as to discharge the energy stored in the energy storage unit.

Abstract: A wearable hand robot of the present invention is a wearable hand robot which is mounted on a user's fingers and can bend the user's fingers by means of an external force transmitted through a wire, and comprises: at least one first wire which is disposed to extend toward the tip of a finger and then change the extension direction toward the base of the finger; a finger cap which is configured to be fit on the tip of the finger and includes a first wire tube which is disposed at the end of the finger so that the first wire passes therethrough and is U-shaped; a finger member comprising two second wire tubes, at least one finger strap and at least one bending unit; and a support member which is mounted on the hand adjacent to the user's wrist and through which the first wire extending from the finger member passes. The two second wire tubes are configured to extend in the extension direction of the finger segment and are disposed on the respective sides of the finger, and the first wire passes therethrough.

Abstract: An acupressure device includes an acupressure section, a driving part and a control part. The acupressure section is disposed in front of the belly and presses the belly. The driving part is connected to the acupressure section and fixed at a backside of a user and moving the acupressure section toward the belly. The control part is controlled by the user and changing an intensity of a pressure from the acupressure section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a deformation sensing flexible substrate using a pattern formed of a conductive material. The deformation sensing flexible substrate, using the pattern formed of the conductive material, includes a flexible substrate; and conductive patterns in which conductors including a conductive material are arranged and formed to be contactable and non-contact to each other based on deformation of the flexible substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a deformation sensing flexible substrate using a pattern formed of a conductive material. The deformation sensing flexible substrate, using the pattern formed of the conductive material, includes a flexible substrate; and conductive patterns in which conductors including a conductive material are arranged and formed to be contactable and non-contact to each other based on deformation of the flexible substrate.

Abstract: The pen holder includes a first, second and third cover portions, a connecting part and a fixing unit. The first, second and third cover portions are respectively inserted into a thumb, a forefinger and a middle finger. The connecting part connects the first, second and third cover portions. A first end of the connecting part is fixed to one of the first, second and third cover portions. A force is applied to a second end of the connecting part such that the first, second and third cover portions are closed to each other. A fixing unit fixes to the second end of the connecting part and applies the force to the connecting part.

Abstract: An acupressure device includes an acupressure section, a driving part and a control part. The acupressure section is disposed in front of the belly and presses the belly. The driving part is connected to the acupressure section and fixed at a backside of a user and moving the acupressure section toward the belly. The control part is controlled by the user and changing an intensity of a pressure from the acupressure section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a variable-diameter wheel including a wheel having a folding pattern in which a unit cell is repeated and configured to be expanded or contracted so that a wheel diameter is varied; a spoke fixedly coupled to both longitudinal ends of the wheel and configured to be expanded or contracted according to a change in a distance between both sides, such that the wheel diameter is varied; and a variable induction shaft rotatably coupled with one of the both spokes to move the spoke in at least one lengthwise direction and configured to vary a distance between one spoke and the other spoke.