The Cyberdyne 'HAL' suit comes as an impressive piece of equipment for improving lifting and walking capabilities without the need for handheld solutions. Worn on the body with supports at strategic points, the 'HAL' suit -- which stands for Hybrid Assistive Limb -- offers a physically challenged person a way to get around without the need for additional external aids like a wheelchair.
The increased level of innovation when it comes to products for the differently abled has created a way for them to maintain a lifestyle that is independent and focused more on what they can do rather than what they can't. Created by Tetsu Kataoka, the Cyberdyne 'HAL' suit identifies what we could see replacing traditional mobility aids in the very near future.
What's Driving This Trend
- Supportive Exoskeleton Suits
- The use of exoskeleton suits offers a solution for individuals with disabilities to have more independence and mobility.
- Wearable Robotics
- The development of wearable robotic technology provides assistance for individuals to complete daily tasks.
- Assistive Technology
- The advancement of assistive technology provides individuals with disabilities access to the same opportunities as able-bodied individuals.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare
- The healthcare industry has an opportunity to utilize exoskeleton suits as a way to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturers of exoskeleton suits have the opportunity to expand their market to individuals in need of physical assistance, beyond those with disabilities.
- Retail
- The retail industry can benefit from the development of affordable exoskeleton suits for individuals with disabilities.
