WHAT ARE THE HAL 'CYBORG LEGS'?
Japanese robotics firm has been developing the HAL cyborg legs since 2009.
The Hybrid Assistive Limb robot suit is worn as an exoskeleton and can be used to help people with disabilities learn to walk again.
The robot suit fits around the wearer's midsection and legs to provide support for people who are otherwise unable to walk on their own.
HAL is commonly used by people who are suffering from a spinal cord injury.
HAL can be adjusted based on the person's leg lengths, hip widths and foot sizes.
The Hybrid Assistive Limb robot suit has sensors that attach to the wearer's legs, which then detect bio-electric signals transmitted from the brain to the muscles.
It comes in one color -- pearl white -- but can be made in small, medium and large sizes.
Here are the specs:
- Small - between 145 and 165 centimeters
- Medium - between 150 and 170 centimeters
- Large - between 165 and 185 centimeters
- Users have to weigh less than 175 lbs
- A custom lithium battery lasts up to 90 minutes on a single charge
- HAL comes with a belt for fastening, hip supporter, custom shoe and other accessories
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