About CYBERDYNE

CYBERDYNE Inc. engages in implementing Cybernic Technology powered by Internet of Humans/Internet of Things (IoH/IoT), robots, and AI, to create a Cybernic Industry that would connect medicine, nursing-care, production, work place and daily life to solve the various problems apparent in hyper-aging society. The company’s business focuses on accessing and integrating information within the human body (brain-nerve and vital systems) in addition to information outside the human body (behavior, life and environmental information) and applying them to different fields, such as medicine, nursing care, production work places and daily life. All of the company’s devices and interfaces are compatible with IoH/IoT, and through these products, information of the brainnerve, vital, physiological, behavioral, life and environmental systems could be integrated and connected to a supercomputer. The company focuses on realizing a system where Big Data of the information are accumulated, analyzed and processed with AI. In June 2019, the company presented the concept of ‘Cybernics Industry’. In December 2019, the company hosted the ‘Cybernics Expo’ under the theme of ‘Start of Cybernics Industry’, sharing the future of people and society. The company would continue to work simultaneously on research and development, business development and formation of business alliances to further accelerate the emergence of a Cybernic Industry that would solve the problems facing society. The company focuses on realizing ‘Society 5.0/5.1’, a future society based on the idea of Techno-PeerSupport where human and technology live together and support each other. The company focuses on utilizing ‘Cybernics Technology’ that handles ‘human’ + Cyberspace’ + ‘Physical space’, to create a ‘Cybernics Industry’ for this transition following the breakthroughs of the Robotics Industry and IT Industry. Products The company’s primary product is hybrid assistive limb (HAL), a Cyborg type robot. It is developing business of Medical HAL in Germany and Japan. Also in Japan, the company is developing business of HAL for Well-being Lower Limb Type, HAL Single Joint Type, HAL Lumbar Type for Care/Labor Support, and others. The company’s technologies are thought to be applicable to various fields, including medicine, living support, labor support, entertainment and so on. It offers the following types of HAL to the market, and would continue to develop new types to expand its usage. HAL Lower Limb Type HAL Lower Limb Type is a Wearable Cyborg designed for a person who have difficulty moving due to neurological / musculur disease or injury. The device induces improvement and regeneration of physical function. Medical Use (Cybernics Treatment): The company offers HAL Lower Limb that improves and regenerates the physical function of the wearer. Neuro HALFIT for well-being: Neuro HALFIT improves and regenerates the physical function of the wearer. HAL Lumbar Type The HAL Lumbar Type was available in three models with different operating environments and specifications. However, to improve usability, a new model has been developed to integrate the function of Well-being model, which could be worn by people with weak legs and back to support trunk movement and stand-and-sit movement to induce improvement of their physical functions, and Care-support model for nursing care, such as transfer support. HAL Lower Limb Type is a Wearable Cyborg designed for a person who have difficulty moving due to neurological / musculur disease or injury. The device induces improvement and regeneration of physical function through the mechanism explained in the next content. Neuro HALFIT Neuro HALFIT is a service offered at 16 facilities in Japan called ‘Robocare Center’. Neuro HALFIT is a program that induces improvement in the function of brainnerve-muscular systems for those with weakened bodily functions and disability. Neuro HALFIT utilizes the technical feature of the world's first Wearable Cyborg HAL. Using HAL, it induces improvement in the function of brain-nerve-muscular systems for those who have difficulty standing, sitting and walking. Neuro HALFIT for well-being: Neuro HALFIT improves and regenerates the physical function of the wearer. For Care Support: It reduces the burden placed on the muscles of the lumbar region and the intervertebral disc during caregiving activities, such as assistance in transfer and postural change. For Labor Support: It reduces the burden on the lumbar muscles and intervertebral discs during heavy work, such as lifting and carrying heavy objects. HAL Single Joint Type HAL Single Joint Type is product designed to support people with difficulty moving body due to brain, nervous and musculoskeletal system disorders. By combining the attachment, the device could induce improvement and regeneration of physical function in various body parts. The compact design enables a wearer to use the device while lying down or sitting down, making it ideal for users in the acute phase. The device could be attached on various body parts, such as elbows, knees, and ankles. The company is also developing an expansion kit to increase its effect, such as a suspension kit to support the movements of the upper extremity, which offers flexibility in meeting user needs. Neuro HALFIT for well-being: Neuro HALFIT improves and regenerates the physical function of the wearer. Research and Development The company’s research and development expenses were ¥998 million for the year ended March 31, 2019. Intellectual Property The company’s Hybrid Assistive Limb HAL systems employ technology that utilizes a wearer’s BES. The patent rights for technologies used in HAL are jointly held by the University of Tsukuba and the company, except for patents independently owned by the company. Significant Events In September 2020, the company and ANSeeN Inc (ANSeeN), a venture that works on sensitive and high resolution X-ray image sensor, announced to form a capital tie-up (the company’s investment in ANSeeN) and a business alliance. At the same time, Cybernics Excellence Japan Fund 1 Investment Limited Partnership operated by the company’s subsidiary, CEJ Capital Inc., would also make an investment to ANSeeN. History CYBERDYNE Inc. was founded in 2004. The company was incorporated in 2004.