Exhibited at: Expo 2005 Aichi Japan

Prizes awarded: 2006 Good Design Gold Award

The HAL-5 is a robot suit developed by Professor Sankai of Tsukuba University / CYBERDYNE Inc. to enhance and amplify physical functions. Changes in bioelectric potential that occur when a person attempts to move a muscle are detected by sensors to initiate motor control. The design is intended to achieve a pliant, flexible form and maximum safety while at the same time maintaining the functionality necessary from a medical standpoint. Thought was also given to entertainment aspects in terms of gaining deeper recognition of HAL by society.