Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb Review: Specs and Uses of the Wearable Gait Therapy Exoskeleton
Updated: 7 days ago
The Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb Type is a wearable robot for gait therapy that moves in response to the wearer's own nerve signals. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
HAL differs from exoskeletons that simply play back a walking pattern. Sensors on the skin pick up the faint bio-electrical signals that occur when the wearer intends to move, and the device then assists that movement, which the wearer feels. Cyberdyne presents this loop as supporting neuroplasticity. Three models cover adults of 150 to 190 cm and, with the ML07, children from 100 cm and 15 kg. The double-leg device weighs about 9.5 to 14 kg and runs about one hour per battery. The ML05 and ML07 have FDA 510(k) clearance and all three carry CE marking; indications differ by country. This is a clinical device used under professional supervision.
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb at a Glance
Control: Bio-electrical signals from the skin
Models: HAL-ML05, HAL-ML07, HAL-ML08
Device weight: About 9.5 to 14 kg, double leg
Battery: About 1 hour
Wearer height: 100 to 190 cm across models
Price: on request
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | HAL-ML08 | HAL-ML07 | HAL-ML05 |
Wearer height | 150 to 190 cm | 100 to 150 cm | 150 to 190 cm |
Wearer weight | 40 to 100 kg | 15 to 50 kg | 40 to 100 kg |
Device weight, double leg | About 13 kg | About 9.5 kg | About 14 kg |
Device weight, single leg | About 9 kg | About 6.5 kg | About 9 kg |
Battery operating time | About 1 hour | About 1 hour | About 1 hour |
US status | Not stated | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
EU status | CE, MDR | CE, MDR | CE, MDD |
Fit depends on body dimensions, not height alone. Cleared indications and patient groups vary by country.
Design and Build Quality
Leg length, hip width and foot size are adjustable. The device gives clinicians data on signal patterns, centre of balance and gait phases.
Software and Integration
Signal-Driven Assistance
Movement is triggered by the wearer's intent, detected non-invasively.
Clinical Data
Therapists adjust the device and review measurements for targeted exercises.
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb Applications and Use Cases
Gait Therapy
Cyberdyne names spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy and certain neuromuscular disorders.
Paediatric Therapy
The ML07 fits children from 100 cm.
Rehabilitation Clinics
Supervised training programmes.
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb Price and Value
Cyberdyne does not publish a price for the Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb; it is quoted on request.
For the company behind the product, read the Cyberdyne Company Profile: History, Business, Financials and Stock.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Responds to the wearer's own signals
Adult and child models
FDA and CE status on listed models
Adjustable fit
Clinical measurement data
Cons
About 1 hour per battery
9.5 to 14 kg
Indications vary by country
Requires trained clinical staff
No published price
Who Should Buy the Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb?
It is intended for rehabilitation providers; decisions on its use belong to clinicians.
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb FAQ
How much does the Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb cost?
Cyberdyne does not publish a price for the Cyberdyne Medical HAL Lower Limb; it is quoted on request.
What is the Medical HAL Lower Limb Type?
A wearable robotic exoskeleton for gait therapy.
How is HAL controlled?
By bio-electrical signals detected on the wearer's skin.
How much does the device weigh?
About 9.5 to 14 kg for the double-leg version, depending on model.
How long does the battery last?
About 1 hour.
Is HAL approved in the United States?
The HAL-ML05 and HAL-ML07 have FDA 510(k) clearance.
Is there a version for children?
Yes, the HAL-ML07, for heights of 100 to 150 cm.
Who makes HAL?
Cyberdyne, in Japan.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change. This article is general information and not medical advice.
