Robotic kit with global safety certification

The Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) robotic robot, manufactured by Japanese robot maker Cyberdyne, supports elderly and disabled travelers , has just been granted a global safety certificate in Japan on Monday, paving the way for it to penetrate the world market.

Hybrid Assistive Limb kit

HAL is a battery-operated prosthetic leg, capable of detecting mechanical pulses to anticipate the owner's movements and assist in their movement. This special design allows HAL to help older people walk around or help health workers support patients. Japan's Ministry of Economy and Trade said HAL was certified according to the draft international safety standard for individual robots, which is expected to be approved this year.

Industry robots have been widely used in Japan for a long time, and robotic suits are slowly entering hospitals and nursing homes in the country. Since 2010, Cyberdyne has provided 330 sets of robots at a cost of 178,000 yen ($ 40.2 million) to 150 hospitals and other social organizations in Japan.