Cyberdyne demos lower-body HAL exoskeleton for helping the disabled, not eradicating mankind (video)

Cyberdyne’s HAL (Hybrid Assistive limb) robotic suit has been kicking (stumbling?) around for years now, and at this year’s Cybernics International Forum, the company demoed a couple of new iterations of the technology. We’ve seen the heavy-duty version of the technology scale a Swiss peak , but the new demo showcased a lighter and leaner lower-body suit (not unlike Lockheed’s HULC system) meant for helping those with muscle diseases remain ambulatory. The differences between the new rig and previously seen full-body exoskeleton — meant for use by health care professionals and factory workers to aid in heavy lifting — are less robust servos and a slimmer profile allowing wearers to worry less over their looks and more over living their lives. Peep the bipedal bionics in action after the break. Continue reading Cyberdyne demos lower-body HAL exoskeleton for helping the disabled, not eradicating mankind (video) Cyberdyne demos lower-body HAL exoskeleton for helping the disabled, not eradicating mankind (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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