Provided Entirely Through Donations from Various Sectors
Yangsan City in South Gyeongsang Province held its first demonstration event for a wearable care robot designed for children with walking disabilities on August 7 at the Yangsan Welfare Center for the Disabled (Director Kim Jeongja).
Mayor Na Dongyeon (left) attending the wearable care robot demonstration in Yangsan City. Photo by Yangsan City
The wearable care robot was provided entirely through donations. Contributions came from students in classes 4, 6, and 8 of the fourth grade at Jeungsan Elementary School, who collected donations with their small hands, as well as from the Yangsan Private Kindergarten Association, Joyang International Logistics, and Korea Wood.
The wearable care robot is developed based on the latest technology, aiming to ensure both the safety and freedom of movement for its users.
Its main features include user-centered walking assistance, fall prevention, and support for daily activities, with a focus on providing personalized support for each wearer. In particular, the use of the robot is expected to promote indoor walking activities, thereby expanding social participation opportunities for people with disabilities.
The event featured the introduction of the robot's wearer and a demonstration of its use, which drew significant attention. Participants had the opportunity to directly observe and experience the positive changes that this new technology could bring to individuals with walking disabilities. Additionally, the event included introductions of the robot's sponsors and explanations of its functions and applications.
Mayor Na Dongyeon emphasized, "Through this demonstration, I was able to see firsthand how much the wearable care robot can help those with walking disabilities. Our city will continue to support and develop such innovative technologies to ensure that all citizens can live in a safe and convenient environment."
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