Robotic HAL Suit Available For Rent
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
If you live in Japan you will soon be able to rent a HAL or Hybrid Assistive Limb suit.
The suit is manufactured by, yes, Cyberdyne.
The 22 pond system hangs from a belt and is strapped to your legs. It is also able to read your brain signals by using sensors that touch your skin. The suit will come in 3 sizes and rent for $2,200.00 per month.
The original HAL suit also included components for your shoulders and arms and has helped a quadriplegic climb a mountain.
Video after the break.
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