Cyberdyne HAL
[commercial]exoskeleton · exoskeletons · 3 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
CyberdyneForm Factor
exoskeleton
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
3
Target Price
$14K to $21K (analyst estimate)
- EXOSKELETON
- COMMERCIAL
Description
Powered (motor-driven) exoskeleton whose distinguishing feature is bioelectric-signal control: skin-surface sensors detect the faint nerve/muscle signals of intended movement and drive the actuators in sync. Medical lower-limb version FDA cleared 2017; clinical use in Japan since 2008.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.cyberdyne.jp/en/products/hal-lowerlimb-wellbeing
- maturity
- commercial
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- exoskeleton
- manufacturer
- Cyberdyne
- deployments count
- 5
- Maturity stage
- commercial
- Use
- medical rehab
- Control
- bioelectric-signal (skin-surface intention sensing)
- Powered
- yes (motor-driven)
- Height cm
- 190
- Runtime h
- 1
- Weight kg
- 100
- Regulatory
- FDA cleared 2017 (medical lower-limb)
- Body region
- lower-limb (also full-body variants)
- Availability
- commercial
- Robot
- HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) is a powered exoskeleton that reads bioelectric signals from the user's skin to drive its motors.
- Focus
- Cybernics company developing assistive exoskeleton technology.
- Product
- HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) exoskeleton
- Fund
- 0M with Pegasus Tech Ventures for physical AI
- F D A approval
- October 2020 (HAL for medical use)
- Japan medical device approval
- January 2025 (small-size HAL)
Availability and pricing
- price
- $14K to $21K (analyst estimate) · as of 2011-01-01
- lead time
- Not disclosed
- sales model
- Not disclosed
- availability
- Not disclosed
- units in field
- Not disclosed
- pricing Model
- Not disclosed
Safety record
No incidents on record for Cyberdyne HAL.
FAQ
What is Cyberdyne HAL?
Powered (motor-driven) exoskeleton whose distinguishing feature is bioelectric-signal control: skin-surface sensors detect the faint nerve/muscle signals of intended movement and drive the actuators in sync. Medical lower-limb version FDA cleared 2017; clinical use in Japan since 2008.
How much does Cyberdyne HAL cost?
Cyberdyne HAL is listed at $14,000 to $21,000 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an analyst estimate, not an official price.
Is Cyberdyne HAL actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Cyberdyne HAL is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Is Cyberdyne HAL autonomous or teleoperated?
Not verified as fully autonomous. Cyberdyne HAL's capabilities on the DEPLOY registry are recorded as teleoperated-assisted, demonstrated-only, or vendor claims (exoskeleton movement assistance based on bioelectric signals), not independently confirmed to run without a human in the loop.
What are the specs of Cyberdyne HAL?
Cyberdyne HAL's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 190; Weight: 100. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Cyberdyne HAL?
Cyberdyne HAL is made by Cyberdyne, based in Tsukuba, Japan, founded in 2004.
Where is Cyberdyne HAL deployed?
5 verified deployments of Cyberdyne HAL are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Tsukuba, Japan, Ukraine, Malaysia.
Can you buy Cyberdyne HAL?
Cyberdyne HAL is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
Is Cyberdyne HAL FDA cleared?
Cyberdyne HAL has 1 regulatory record on the DEPLOY registry: FDA 510(k) clearance, cleared. See the Regulatory filings section for each agency source.
What are alternatives to Cyberdyne HAL?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Cyberdyne HAL include Ant-H1 Pro, German Bionic Cray X, HANK, WALKBOT.
How does Cyberdyne HAL compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Cyberdyne HAL and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Cyberdyne HAL has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Cyberdyne HAL a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Cyberdyne HAL ranks in roughly the top 24% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Cyberdyne HAL's maturity stage?
Cyberdyne HAL is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Cyberdyne HAL safe?
Cyberdyne HAL has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
How much does the Cyberdyne HAL exoskeleton cost?
The Cyberdyne HAL exoskeleton was estimated to cost approximately $14,000 to $19,000 per unit, down from an earlier $50,000 cost. A monthly rental option is also available. HAL is FDA-cleared for medical use in rehabilitation. The 2026 lineup includes six lower-limb model series: three medical and three non-medical.