What's HAL?

HAL [Hybrid Assistive Limb] is the world‘s first* Wearable Cyborg, by which a wearer‘s physical functions can be improved, supported, enhanced and regenerated.

When a person tries to move, the brain sends a signal to the muscle to command the movement. At that time, a very faint signal that reflects the wearer's intention to move appears on the skin's surface. Using its sensors attached to the skin's surface, HAL detects these so-called "bio-electrical signals" to perform the desired movements with the wearer's voluntary commands.

*The invention of Cyborg-type Robot (Japanese Patent no.4178186) was awarded the Invention of 21st Century Award by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation in 2009.

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Establishing a healthy loop of signals

This product is designed to establish a pathway for signals that reach the muscles to cause a meaningful response through movement.This movement can be felt by the wearer and their brain, closing a loop of signals that is important in inducing neuroplasticity, necessary for healthy motor function. Various product adjustments are also available to medical professionals to help the wearer achieve their intended movements more easily or work on correcting abnormal signals through catered therapeutic exercises that go beyond walking.

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Used for treatment of broad types of disease

HAL for Medical Use - Lower Limb Type, is cleared as a medical device in the EU to patients of Musculoskeletal Ambulation DisabilitySymptom Complex [= MADS], such as spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, cerebrovascular diseases, and other diseases of the brain and neuromuscular systems.

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Made to fit all individuals

Elements of this product such as leg lengths, hip widths, and foot sizes can precisely be adjusted to fit all individuals, enabling comfortable and effective treatment.

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Controlled by the wearer's intent

Like all other HAL systems, this product can be controlled by the wearer’s intent to move. The product’s non-invasive sensor scan detect faint “bio-electrical signals” that reflect the wearer’s intention on the surface of their skin. Importantly, even for patients who have difficulty moving, this unique system allows them to perform their desired movements with their voluntary commands.

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A powerful friend that supports the road to independence

The product provides both the wearer and their healthcare provider with unique insight into the signal patterns generated by the wearer and essential information such as the centre of balance and phases of the gait cycle. This information helps shape the treatment course that aims to maximise neuroplasticity and ultimately gain more independence.