WIRobotics
South Korean wearable robotics company developing exoskeletons for mobility assistance and industrial back support, expanding into humanoid robotics.
WIRobotics (We Innovate Robotics) is a South Korean robotics company founded in June 2021 by four former Samsung Electronics engineers, headquartered in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The company specializes in wearable robotic systems for rehabilitation, aged care, and occupational health. Its flagship product WIM (We Innovate Mobility) is a 1.6 kg AI-powered walking assistance exoskeleton that reduces walking energy expenditure by up to 20%, earning CES Innovation Awards in Robotics and Accessibility in both 2024 and 2025.
The WIBS (We Innovate Back Support) is a passive occupational exoskeleton for industrial back injury prevention. In August 2025, WIRobotics unveiled ALLEX, a general-purpose humanoid robot with inherent compliance without force sensors. The company raised a USD 68 million Series B in May 2026 and has expanded into Europe, China, Japan, and the United States.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
WIM (We Innovate Mobility)
Lightweight AI-powered wearable walking assistance exoskeleton for seniors, rehabilitation patients, and active adults.
WIBS (We Innovate Back Support)
Passive occupational exoskeleton for industrial back injury prevention during lifting and bending tasks.
ALLEX
General-purpose humanoid robot with inherent compliance enabling human-like force-based responsiveness without force sensors.
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Contact WIRobotics
WEBSITE
https://www.wirobotics.comHEADQUARTERS
Korea, Republic of (South)
Company Facts
Founded
2021
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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