{
  "id": 15289141,
  "title": "Wearable robots offer mobility to people with disabilities in Seoul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/wearable-robots-offer-mobility-to-people-with-disabilities-in-seoul",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T22:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/health/20261018/wearable-robots-offer-mobility-to-people-with-disabilities-in-seoul"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Seoul, a pioneering municipal program in western Seoul is revolutionizing advanced rehabilitation through wearable robotics, making this cutting-edge technology accessible to residents with mobility impairments. The Mapo District office has spearheaded a specialized robotic rehabilitation initiative, working in collaboration with Seoul Seobuk Hospital and wearable robotics firm Angel Robotics. This partnership has established a robust support framework, uniting public health infrastructure with advanced medical engineering.\n\nThe program's success is driven by leading tech firms, research institutes, and startups such as Hyundai Motor, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, and Angel Robotics. Korea has rapidly embraced wearable robot technology, expanding its applications beyond specialized medical rehabilitation to everyday use in industrial, agricultural, and community mobility. The initiative employs robotic exoskeletons to analyze participants' gaits, enabling them to regain independence and improve their quality of life.",
  "summary": "Advanced rehabilitation involving wearable robotics has traditionally remained out of reach for many due to high costs and limited availability outside major medical centers. Now, a pioneering municipal program in western Seoul is bringing this cutting-edge technology directly into neighborhood streets. The Mapo District office is running a specialized robotic rehabilitation initiative designed…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Wearable robots offer mobility to people with disabilities in Seoul",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/wearable-robots-offer-mobility-to-people-with-disabilities-in-seoul-15292762",
        "published": "2026-10-17T22:32:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}