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ROSHN Group Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Real Estate Training Event

The event, held during ROSHN Group’s quarterly sales meeting, gave executive insights in the Kingdom’s evolving real estate sector and reviewed the group’s strong performance in 2024. SPA
The event, held during ROSHN Group’s quarterly sales meeting, gave executive insights in the Kingdom’s evolving real estate sector and reviewed the group’s strong performance in 2024. SPA
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ROSHN Group Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Real Estate Training Event

The event, held during ROSHN Group’s quarterly sales meeting, gave executive insights in the Kingdom’s evolving real estate sector and reviewed the group’s strong performance in 2024. SPA
The event, held during ROSHN Group’s quarterly sales meeting, gave executive insights in the Kingdom’s evolving real estate sector and reviewed the group’s strong performance in 2024. SPA

ROSHN Group, the Kingdom’s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, issued a press release announcing it has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest real estate training session, SPA reported.
Bringing together more than 280 sales employees, the record-breaking event session focused on sharing real estate best practices and emerging trends, reinforcing ROSHN’s commitment to innovation and excellence in serving its customers.
The event, held during ROSHN Group’s quarterly sales meeting, gave executive insights in the Kingdom’s evolving real estate sector and reviewed the group’s strong performance in 2024.
With multiple landmark launches and notable achievements realized this year, ROSHN Group continues to expand its footprint and contribute to reshaping the urban landscape in the Kingdom, said the release.
“This accomplishment highlights the collaborative efforts and dedication of our team in advancing excellence in the real estate sector,” said ROSHN Group’s Chief Sales Officer Jason Margetts.
He added: “Equipping our workforce with the knowledge and tools to succeed strengthens our contribution to the evolution of real estate in Saudi Arabia.”

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South Korean Team Develops ‘Iron Man’ Robot that Helps Paraplegics Walk

Kim Seung-hwan, who is himself a paraplegic and part of the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), demonstrates the prototype of exoskeleton robot 'WalkON Suit F1' at KAIST in Daejeon, South Korea, November 27, 2024. REUTERS/Sebin Choi P
Kim Seung-hwan, who is himself a paraplegic and part of the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), demonstrates the prototype of exoskeleton robot 'WalkON Suit F1' at KAIST in Daejeon, South Korea, November 27, 2024. REUTERS/Sebin Choi P
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South Korean Team Develops ‘Iron Man’ Robot that Helps Paraplegics Walk

Kim Seung-hwan, who is himself a paraplegic and part of the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), demonstrates the prototype of exoskeleton robot 'WalkON Suit F1' at KAIST in Daejeon, South Korea, November 27, 2024. REUTERS/Sebin Choi P
Kim Seung-hwan, who is himself a paraplegic and part of the Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), demonstrates the prototype of exoskeleton robot 'WalkON Suit F1' at KAIST in Daejeon, South Korea, November 27, 2024. REUTERS/Sebin Choi P

South Korean researchers have developed a lightweight wearable robot that can walk up to paraplegic users and lock itself onto them, enabling them to walk, manoeuvre obstacles and climb staircases.

The Exoskeleton Laboratory team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said their goal is to create a robot that seamlessly integrates into the daily lives of individuals with disabilities.

Kim Seung-hwan, who is himself a paraplegic and part of the KAIST team, demonstrated the prototype which helped him walk at a speed of 3.2 kph (2 mph), climb a flight of stairs and take sideways steps to slide into a bench.

"It can approach me wherever I am, even when I’m sitting in a wheelchair, and be worn to help me stand up, which is one of its most distinct features," Reuters quoted Kim.

The powered exoskeleton, named WalkON Suit F1, features aluminium and titanium composition to weigh in at 50 kg (110 lb), and is powered by 12 electronic motors that simulate the movements of human joints while walking.

Park Jeong-su, another member of the KAIST team, said he was inspired by the movie "Iron Man". "After watching Iron Man, I thought it would be great if I can help people with a robot in real life."

To ensure the user's balance while walking, the robot is equipped with sensors on its soles and in the upper body that monitor 1,000 signals per second and anticipate the user's intended movements.

Lenses on the front of the robot work as eyes which analyse its surroundings, identify the height of stairs and detect obstacles to compensate for the lack of sensory ability of users with complete paraplegia, Park said.

Kim Seung-hwan won the gold medal while wearing the WalkON Suit F1 in the exoskeleton category at Cybathlon 2024, opens new tab, which saw developers with varying physical disabilities demonstrate assistive robots in eight categories.

"I wanted to tell my son .... that I also used to able to walk. I wanted to share a diverse range of experiences with him," said Kim.