Honda Walking Assist Device
[commercial]exoskeleton · exoskeletons · 2 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
HondaForm Factor
exoskeleton
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
2
Target Price
Custom Quote
- EXOSKELETON
- COMMERCIAL
Description
Lightweight (~6 lb) powered exoskeleton worn around torso/waist/thighs that assists hip flexion/extension for gait rehab; two motors on a single battery. Received US FDA Premarket Notification. Honest status: leased in Japan via ~250 rehab clinics; not yet offered outside Japan.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2008/c081107-eng.html
- maturity
- commercial
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- exoskeleton
- manufacturer
- Honda
- deployments count
- 2
- Maturity stage
- commercial
- Use
- medical gait rehab
- Control
- hip flexion/extension assist
- Powered
- yes (two hip motors)
- Runtime
- 2 h
- Weight kg
- 6.5
- Regulatory
- US FDA Premarket Notification
- Body region
- hip
- Availability
- leasing in Japan (~250 facilities); not yet outside Japan
- Type
- Walking assist exoskeleton
Safety record
No incidents on record for Honda Walking Assist Device.
FAQ
What is Honda Walking Assist Device?
Lightweight (~6 lb) powered exoskeleton worn around torso/waist/thighs that assists hip flexion/extension for gait rehab; two motors on a single battery. Received US FDA Premarket Notification. Honest status: leased in Japan via ~250 rehab clinics; not yet offered outside Japan.
Is Honda Walking Assist Device actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Honda Walking Assist Device 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.
What are the specs of Honda Walking Assist Device?
Honda Walking Assist Device's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Runtime: 2 h; Weight: 6.5 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Honda Walking Assist Device?
Honda Walking Assist Device is made by Honda, based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1948.
Where is Honda Walking Assist Device deployed?
2 verified deployments of Honda Walking Assist Device are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Japan, Asia, United States (multiple hotel chains).
Can you buy Honda Walking Assist Device?
Honda Walking Assist Device is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Honda Walking Assist Device?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable exoskeleton robots to Honda Walking Assist Device include Ant-H1 Pro, Cyberdyne HAL, German Bionic Cray X, HANK.
How does Honda Walking Assist Device compare to Ant-H1 Pro?
Honda Walking Assist Device and Ant-H1 Pro (Kenqing Technology · 5 deployments) are both exoskeleton robots on the DEPLOY registry. Honda Walking Assist Device has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Honda Walking Assist Device a top exoskeleton?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Honda Walking Assist Device ranks in roughly the top 27% of exoskeleton models tracked by the registry.
What is Honda Walking Assist Device's maturity stage?
Honda Walking Assist Device 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 Honda Walking Assist Device safe?
Honda Walking Assist Device 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.
What is the Honda Walking Assist exoskeleton?
The Honda Walking Assist Device is a lightweight hip-assistive exoskeleton for training and rehabilitation of walking. It is certified with a CE Mark using ISO 13482 safety standards. Studies show immediate effects on spatiotemporal gait parameters, valuable in rehabilitation settings with multiple training sessions.