Cyberdyne’s line of Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) devices consists of active exoskeletons designed to assist and enhance mobility. HAL
operates by intercepting bio-electrical signals (BES) from the wearer’s muscles and provides physical assistance based on this input.
HAL offers various settings to tailor the device for different treatment plans. In automatic mode, HAL functions without requiring input from the wearer, fully supporting mobility. However, this mode is typically used sparingly to encourage effort from the wearer.
The HAL Single Joint Type focuses on targeted rehabilitation of specific joints, offering support to weakened or impaired joints and
aiding in controlled movement and muscle activation.
The HAL Lumbar Type is utilized in rehabilitating individuals with lower back pain or lumbar spine-related conditions. It assists in
stabilizing and strengthening muscles around the lumbar spine, promoting proper posture and movement patterns while reducing
strain on the lower back.
HAL Single Joint Therapy for Stroke patients
HAL Single Joint Therapy is instrumental in stroke patients’ rehabilitation efforts, focusing on weakened joints to enhance controlled
movements, retrain muscles, and foster functional improvement. With its real-time feedback and customizable assistance levels, this
therapy type optimizes stroke recovery outcomes. The HAL Single Joint Type can target various joints including the knee, elbow, ankle,
hip, and shoulder.
The HAL for individuals with neurological disorders
The HAL exoskeleton offers significant benefits to individuals with neurological disorders by supporting and assisting weakened or
impaired muscles. It facilitates movement and mobility, particularly aiding those with conditions such as spinal cord injury, multiple
sclerosis, or cerebral palsy. The HAL promotes improved gait, balance, muscle activation, and strength, thereby enhancing daily living
activities for neurological disorder patients.