Revolutionizing Personal Mobility and Healthcare for All Ages
Proven Innovation Backed by CES Awards and Success in the Korean Market
YONGIN, South Korea, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WIRobotics, a pioneering leader in wearable robotics co-led by Yeon-baek Lee and Yong-jae Kim, is set to launch its breakthrough walking assistance wearable robot, WIM (We Innovate Mobility), in the U.S. market. Weighing just 1.6 kilograms, WIM offers an unmatched combination of portability, ease of use, and advanced technology, making it a game-changer in personal mobility. Its innovative design has already earned global acclaim, winning CES Innovation Awards in robotics for two consecutive years.
Building on its strong debut in South Korea, where it has already sold 500 units, WIM is now poised to meet the diverse needs of U.S. consumers. The wearable robot caters to the active young generation, seniors seeking improved mobility, and patients recovering from lower-body injuries.
Unparalleled Features for Enhanced Mobility
WIM's standout features include:
- Ultra-Lightweight Design: At just 1.6 kilograms, WIM can be put on or removed in under 30 seconds. Its compact dimensions (23cm x 6cm when folded) make it easy to carry in a dedicated pouch.
- Revolutionary Technology: Powered by a proprietary single actuator system—the first of its kind globally—WIM delivers optimal performance while maintaining a sleek, portable form.
- Custom Fit: With a one-size-fits-all design, WIM adapts seamlessly to users of all body types.
Data-Driven Health and Fitness Benefits
WIM goes beyond mobility assistance by integrating advanced AI and big data technologies to offer personalized coaching:
- The accompanying mobile app provides real-time analysis of gait metrics, including speed, agility, and symmetry, and calculates an overall "gait age."
- Based on this data, WIM creates tailored exercise plans to help users achieve their mobility and fitness goals.
- A four-week usability test with seniors demonstrated a 78% improvement in physical functions, with participants experiencing enhanced walking speed, endurance, and lower-body strength.
Versatile Modes for Every Lifestyle
WIM adapts to various user needs through multiple operating modes:
- Assist Mode: Reduces energy consumption by 20% during level-ground walking.
- Resist Mode: Adds resistance to strengthen lower-body muscles.
- Hiking Mode: Ensures stability and comfort during uphill or downhill activities.
- Slow Gait Mode: Enhances control for rehabilitation and therapeutic purposes.
Water- and dust-resistant, WIM performs reliably across diverse environments, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Expanding to the U.S. Market
"We are thrilled to bring WIM's innovative solution to the U.S., a market that values both advanced technology and user-centric design," said CTO and Co-CEO Yong-jae Kim. "By listening to American consumers' feedback, we aim to further refine our products and redefine personal mobility."
WIM's U.S. launch marks a significant milestone in WIRobotics' vision of making wearable robotics accessible to everyone, paving the way for a future where robotics seamlessly enhance daily life.
About WIRobotics
WIRobotics, short for We Innovate Robotics, is dedicated to improving quality of life through wearable robotics. Following the success of WIBS (We Innovate Back Support), an unpowered back support wearable robot, the company launched WIM in 2024, earning CES Innovation Awards in both the Robotics and Accessibility & Aging Tech categories. WIRobotics continues to lead the charge toward a "one person, one robot" era by combining cutting-edge technology with hands-on consumer engagement.
For more information, visit www.wirobotics.com.
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Wearable Robotics Leading Company WIRobotics to Introduce Ultra-Lightweight Walking Assistance Wearable Robot WIM to the U.S. Market
The fourth agreement since 2019 deepens co-branded campaigns and data-led destination marketing across Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia.
SINGAPORE, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- To drive the next phase of tourism growth, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Traveloka yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Singapore as a preferred destination for travellers across five key source markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Australia.
The agreement extends a longstanding partnership through agreements signed in April 2019, May 2022 and January 2024. For the first time, it has expanded to include Australia - a key source market for both organisations - as well as events marketing to leverage Singapore's position as a leading hub for live entertainment.
Under the partnership, STB and Traveloka intend to collaborate across four areas: co-branded tactical campaigns spotlighting Singapore on Traveloka's platform; destination storytelling that helps travellers discover what to see and do; travel tied to Singapore's vibrant events calendar; and the exchange of aggregated, privacy-safe travel insights that help STB sharpen how Singapore is marketed in each source market. Traveloka's role is to put its regional reach and consumer insight to work behind Singapore's destination ambitions.
Aligned with STB's broader 'We Don't Wait For Fun' campaign, the co-branded campaigns will target two priority traveller segments - visitors in the early stages of their careers, and families with kids - encouraging them to seize the moment for a Singapore getaway.
"This renewal reflects the importance of Southeast Asia and Australia, as well as the strength of our longstanding partnership with Traveloka," said Ms Melissa Ow, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board. "Traveloka's reach, combined with its deep understanding of how travellers in this region discover and book, makes it a strategic partner in our efforts to grow high-yield visitation and ensure Singapore remains a destination worth returning to, time and again."
Mr Albert, Co-founder, Traveloka says, "Singapore is one of the most-loved destinations among our travellers, and demand across our markets continues to grow. Our role is to be a trusted enabler, bringing the audience, the insight and the all-in-one booking experience that help STB tell Singapore's story to the right travellers. After more than half a decade working together, this renewal is a sign of the trust we've built."
The collaboration also looks ahead to newer ways of working. Both parties will develop seasonal promotions aligned to Singapore's events calendar, and explore how data-driven insight and emerging AI tools can support destination storytelling and content discovery, within agreed data-governance and privacy safeguards. As a data-driven platform, Traveloka sees this as part of how modern destination marketing will be done across the region.
About the Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore's key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions.
More: www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com | Follow us: STB LinkedIn, STB Facebook or STB Instagram
About Traveloka
Traveloka is Southeast Asia's leading all-in-one travel tech platform, bringing flights, hotels, activities, travel insurance, and eSIM together in a single app. Founded in 2012, Traveloka now operates across Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. With over 140 million app downloads, Traveloka was named Best Travel App at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards. With access to over 2 million hotels worldwide and 24/7 live chat support, Traveloka's mission is to make travel more accessible and enjoyable for everyone across the region and beyond.
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Singapore Tourism Board and Traveloka Renew Partnership to Welcome More Southeast Asian and Australian Travellers to Singapore
