# Robotic Exoskeleton Suits These Futuristic Suits Help Japanese Airport Workers Lift Heavy Loads By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-suits References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/japan-airport-workers-super-efficient-robots/) & [cyberdyne.jp](http://www.cyberdyne.jp/english/) 'Cyberdyne' has just unveiled the new design for its [robotic exoskeleton suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosystem-for-exoskeleton-technology) called 'HAL.' The futuristic suits may look like a strange pair of cyborg limbs, but they actually serve a very practical purpose. The exoskeleton suits work by feeding off of a user's brain signals. When an individual wants to make a move, their brain sends a signal to the muscles that travel across the surface of a person's skin. HAL reads and interprets these bio-electric signals and then moves the body accordingly. The technology is particularly useful for [elderly workers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-robot1) at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo, who are using the [exoskeleton suits to lift heavy loads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleev-1). With an aging population and a diminishing workforce, the technology could prove to be extremely important in Japan and other countries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robotic Exoskeleton Suits:** The use of robotic exoskeleton suits has the potential to revolutionize the way heavy loads are lifted in various industries. - **Brain-controlled Technology:** Brain-controlled technology, such as HAL, offers exciting opportunities for assistive devices and rehabilitation applications. - **Aging Workforce Solutions:** The development of exoskeleton suits presents a promising solution to address the challenges posed by an aging workforce. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation and Warehousing:** The use of robotic exoskeleton suits can greatly improve the efficiency and safety of tasks such as lifting and transporting heavy packages. - **Healthcare and Rehabilitation:** Brain-controlled exoskeleton suits have the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation therapies and assist individuals with mobility impairments. - **Manufacturing and Construction:** Incorporating robotic exoskeleton suits can enhance the productivity and reduce physical strain for workers in industries that involve heavy lifting and repetitive tasks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supportive Exoskeleton Labor Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cray-x.md) - [Under-Arm Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoactive-exoskeleton.md) - [Retail Exoskeleton Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/currys.md) - [State-Of-The-Art Exoskeleton Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-technology.md) - [Assistive Upper-Body Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upperbody-exoskeleton.md) - [All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell.md) - [Load-Relieving Armored Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-exoskeleton.md) - [AI-Powered Outdoor Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-x-ultra.md) - [Consumer-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhanced-robotics-sportsmate5.md)