Description

HAL Lumbar Type for Well-being is a non-medical HAL wearable device family intended for care environments and home-care exercise. It uses the wearer’s bioelectrical signals to assist intended movement around the lumbar/hip area, supporting sit-to-stand practice, trunk and lower-limb function, and greater independence.

The BB04 variant is positioned for two care-related roles: reducing lumbar stress for caregivers during care movements such as transfer and position-change support, and assisting care receivers with weak legs in maintaining or improving body function. The FB02 variant is focused on trunk and lower-limb training and is described for use in settings such as group exercise at care facilities or personal exercise in home care. (Recommended to use only after training and understanding the device limitations.)

Outline:

• Product URL: CYBERDYNE BB04 product page; CYBERDYNE FB02 product page
• Application(s): Caregiver back support; care-receiver body-function support; trunk and lower-limb training; sit-to-stand exercise; care facility and home-care exercise
• Type: Powered lumbar/hip assist device; battery-powered
• Characteristics (notable features): Bioelectrical-signal-based assistance; BB04 includes Hybrid Mode and Cybernics Autonomous Control mode, allowing use without attaching sensors; BB04 includes IP54 ingress protection;
• Weight of Device: BB04: 3.1 kg (6.8 lb), including battery; FB02: 2.9 kg (6.4 lb), including battery
• Sizing: BB04 comes in three sizes and FB02 in two sizes, but both units lean towards smaller users with body weight 40 – 80 kg (88 – 176 lb)

In summary:

• FB02 is a non-medical hip exo for lower-limb training through exercises such as standing and sitting, including use in care facilities and home care.
• BB04 is a non-medical hip exo for supporting both caregivers and care receivers, including caregiver lumbar-load reduction and care-receiver body-function support.

CYBERDYNE, see company profile

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