Tech Talk: Samsung hip-assist robot boosts older-adult fitness

Age-related loss of muscle mass, particularly in the legs, often leads to a gradual decrease in physical activity among older adults, as the weakening of lower-limb muscles heightens the risk of falls. However, "a strategic blend of aerobic and balancing exercises" has the potential to not only enhance physical function but also mitigate the risk of falls in older adults, say researchers from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., (Suwon, Republic of Korea).