Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint Review: Specs and Uses of the Wearable Single-Joint Therapy Robot
Updated: 7 days ago
The Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint Type is a compact wearable robot for therapy of one joint at a time. The manufacturer does not publish a price. This review covers its specifications, features and uses.
Quick Verdict
The single-joint HAL applies the same principle as the full exoskeleton to one joint. It weighs about 1.5 kg without its controller and battery and assists flexion and extension over 0 to 120 degrees, following the wearer's bio-electrical signals. The basic package serves the elbow and knee; attachments add the ankle and shoulder. It runs about 120 minutes per battery. It is CE marked under the Medical Device Directive and registered with the US FDA as a Class I device. It is used under professional supervision.
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint at a Glance
Weight: About 1.5 kg, without controller and battery
Operating time: About 120 minutes
Joints: Elbow and knee; ankle and shoulder with attachments
Movable range: 0 degrees extension to 120 degrees flexion
Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 944 mm, without controller and battery
Price: on request
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint Technical Specifications
The table below lists what the manufacturer states.
Specification | Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint |
Manufacturer | Cyberdyne |
Weight | About 1.5 kg, without controller and battery |
Operating time | About 120 minutes |
Joints | Elbow and knee; ankle and shoulder with attachments |
Movable range | 0 degrees extension to 120 degrees flexion |
Dimensions | 200 x 200 x 944 mm, without controller and battery |
Approvals | CE (MDD); FDA Class I registration |
Operating time varies with use and environment.
Design and Build Quality
The unit straps along the limb across one joint. Its low weight allows use in bed or seated, early in rehabilitation.
Software and Integration
Signal-Driven Assistance
Movement follows bio-electrical signals from the skin.
Attachments
An ankle attachment and a shoulder training kit extend its use.
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint Applications and Use Cases
Elbow and Knee Therapy
Repetitive flexion and extension training.
Early Rehabilitation
Training before the patient can stand.
Ankle and Shoulder Training
With optional attachments.
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint Price and Value
Cyberdyne does not publish a price for the Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint; 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
About 1.5 kg
Works on several joints with attachments
About 120 minutes per battery
CE marked
Cons
One joint at a time
Controller and battery are separate
Requires clinical supervision
No published price
Who Should Buy the Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint?
It is intended for rehabilitation providers; decisions on its use belong to clinicians.
Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint FAQ
How much does the Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint cost?
Cyberdyne does not publish a price for the Cyberdyne Medical HAL Single Joint; it is quoted on request.
What is the Medical HAL Single Joint Type?
A wearable robot for therapy of a single joint.
Which joints does it support?
Elbow and knee, and ankle and shoulder with optional attachments.
How much does it weigh?
About 1.5 kg, excluding the control device and battery.
How long does the battery last?
About 120 minutes.
What is its range of motion?
0 degrees extension to 120 degrees flexion.
Is it approved?
It is CE marked and registered as a Class I device with the US FDA.
Who makes it?
Cyberdyne, in Japan.
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change. This article is general information and not medical advice.
