HUROTICS Inc.
Hurotics is a Seoul wearable robotics company founded in 2022 as a spin-off from the Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics Lab at Chung-Ang University, led by CEO Giuk Lee, who studied at Seoul National University and Harvard, with CTO Seungtae Yang. Its exosuits mimic tendon structures to give personalised assistance, aiming to be lighter and more comfortable than traditional rigid exoskeletons. H-Medi is a medical wearable robot for rehabilitation that supports thigh muscle contraction using real-time gait-cycle analysis, and testing at Chung-Ang University Hospital with sarcopenia patients showed longer exercise time and improved walking posture. H-Fit is a mobility and sports suit, and H-Flex a mobility assistance robot that won an Innovation Award in Robotics at CES 2024. Hurotics has won the K-R&D Award for 2023 and 2024, holds GMP certification for Class 1 medical devices and raised KRW 3.5 billion (about US$2.5 million) in pre-Series A funding.
💡Notable Achievement: Hurotics raised KRW 3.5 billion, about US$2.5 million, in pre-Series A funding in September 2024.
What Does HUROTICS Inc. Do?
Hurotics is a Chung-Ang University spin-off in Seoul whose lightweight tendon-style exosuits, led by H-Medi for rehabilitation, aim to replace bulky rigid exoskeletons.
“Soft wearable robots for rehab and everyday movement.”
Tendon-Inspired
Mimics tendon structure for personalised assistance.
Clinical Testing
H-Medi tested with sarcopenia patients.
Certified
GMP certification for Class 1 medical devices.
What Can HUROTICS Inc. Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Wearable assistance for rehab and mobility.
Rehabilitation
H-Medi supports thigh muscle contraction using gait analysis.
HUROTICS Inc. Robots
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H-Medi
Manufactured by HUROTICS Inc.
H-Medi is a wearable medical exosuit robot designed for gait rehabilitation therapy targeting patients with walking difficulties, such as the elderly or those with gait disorders. It integrates on-device AI for real-time motion analysis via IMU sensors, predicting disease prognosis with 92% accuracy and providing personalized assistance within 2 minutes, improving walking speed by over 10% and gait efficiency by up to 21%. The cable-driven system delivers precise assistive forces (up to 200N with <3% error), using a soft textile interface for all-day comfort. Quick donning (30 seconds), lightweight design, and adaptability to various physiques enable use in hospitals, welfare centers, nursing homes, rehab clinics, and homes, addressing mobility decline in aging societies with Class II medical certification.
HUROTICS Inc. Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Hurotics founded as a Chung-Ang University spin-off
Hurotics is founded in Seoul as a spin-off from the Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics Lab at Chung-Ang University.
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H-Flex wins a CES 2024 Innovation Award in Robotics
Hurotics' H-Flex wearable robot wins an Innovation Award in Robotics at CES 2024.
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KRW 3.5 billion pre-Series A raised
Hurotics secures KRW 3.5 billion, about US$2.5 million, in pre-Series A investment from venture capital firms including AJU IB Investment and Wonik Investment Partners.
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HUROTICS Inc. Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes HUROTICS Inc. Different?
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Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓CES 2024 Innovation Award for H-Flex.
- ✓Clinical evidence from a university hospital.
Core Strategic Focus
Rehabilitation and consumer mobility products.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Early-stage company with US$2.5 million raised.
- •Medical approval timelines.
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Chung-Ang University
Hurotics spun out of the university's Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics Lab.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Hurotics spun out of the university's Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics Lab.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
HUROTICS Inc. Headquarters
HQSeoul, South Korea
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Hurotics?
Hurotics is a Seoul startup founded in 2022 that makes lightweight wearable robotic suits for rehabilitation, daily mobility and sports. It is a spin-off from Chung-Ang University.
What is the Hurotics H-Medi?
H-Medi is a medical wearable robot for rehabilitation. It supports thigh muscle contraction by analysing the gait cycle in real time and delivering synchronised assistance.
What is the H-Fit?
H-Fit is Hurotics' suit for everyday mobility and athletic performance. The company says users cut a 200-metre sprint time by 3 seconds and increased golf swing distance by 7 percent.
How do Hurotics exosuits work?
They mimic tendon structures to give personalised assistance, which the company says makes them lighter and more comfortable than conventional rigid robotic exoskeletons.
Who is the CEO of Hurotics?
Giuk Lee is the CEO of Hurotics. He studied at Seoul National University and Harvard, and Seungtae Yang, a wearable robotics expert, is CTO.
How much funding has Hurotics raised?
Hurotics raised KRW 3.5 billion, about US$2.5 million, in pre-Series A funding from investors including AJU IB Investment and Wonik Investment Partners, after earlier seed funding.
Is H-Medi clinically tested?
Testing at Chung-Ang University Hospital with sarcopenia patients showed H-Medi increased exercise duration and improved walking posture. The company also holds GMP certification for Class 1 medical devices.
Has Hurotics won awards?
Yes. Hurotics won the K-R&D Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, and its H-Flex won an Innovation Award in Robotics at CES 2024.
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