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.
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