HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb)
Wearable Cyborg.
Overview
HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) by Cyberdyne is a unique wearable cyborg that assists a user's voluntary movement. It works by detecting the faint bio-electrical signals on the surface of the skin that reflect the wearer's intention to move. The power units then move the joints in unison with the user's muscle movements, providing assistance and enabling motor learning.
✨ Key Features
- Bio-electrical signal detection for intuitive control
- Voluntary control based on user's intention to move
- Interactive bio-feedback loop to promote neuroplasticity
- Models for lower limbs, single joints, and lumbar support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Control system is based on the wearer's own bio-electrical signals, creating a voluntary and intuitive control method.
- Focuses on an interactive bio-feedback loop between the human nervous system and the robot to facilitate functional recovery.
Unique Value: Empowers users to move based on their own intentions by reading nerve signals, creating a powerful feedback loop to the brain that can help regenerate and improve impaired motor functions.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Certified as a medical device in Japan and Europe for improving movement in patients with various motor disabilities.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users unable to generate any bio-electrical signals for movement intention
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike exoskeletons controlled by physical shifts in balance or external controls, HAL is controlled by the user's direct neural commands, offering a more integrated and potentially more effective approach to motor learning.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Standard tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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