What Cyberdyne does

Cyberdyne, Inc. (TYO: 7779) is a Japan-based public company founded in 2004 by Professor Yoshiyuki Sankai as a University of Tsukuba-originated venture, developing and commercializing the world's first wearable cyborg, HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb). Its core technology, HCPS Cybernics with Physical AI, fuses bio-electric signal processing, AI, robotics, and information systems to enable devices that read the wearer's voluntary motor intention from skin-surface bio-electrical signals and provide real-time motion assistance — the basis of Cybernics Treatment, a functional improvement and regeneration therapy for spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions.

The company's revenue model spans four streams: (1) medical device sales and rentals of HAL variants (Lower Limb Type, Single Joint Type) to hospitals and rehabilitation centers, covered by public health insurance in Japan and workers' compensation in Germany; (2) recurring Neuro HALFIT subscription-style training services delivered through 18 Robocare Centers across Japan and a home rental e-commerce channel; (3) large international government contracts exemplified by the PERKESO Malaysia deployment of 65 HAL units in a single facility (182 units across 15 facilities nationally); and (4) ecosystem returns from the ¥10 billion CEJ Fund (plus a new ¥10B Pegasus Tech Ventures CVC fund) investing in Cybernics-adjacent startups. Customers include healthcare institutions (NTUH, RISE Healthcare Group), national social security organizations (PERKESO, BG RCI Germany), and government agencies (FDMA of Japan).

The company holds regulatory approvals in 20+ countries (PMDA, FDA, CE Mark, ISO 13485, ISO 13482) and operates wholly-owned subsidiaries in the U.S., Germany, and Malaysia, with a global footprint across Japan, Malaysia, USA, Germany, Taiwan, and Thailand. FY2026 revenue was approximately ¥24.2 billion (~US$160M) with operating losses compressing sharply year-over-year and EBITDA turning positive, signaling a transition toward operational sustainability.

Name

Cyberdyne

Legal name

CYBERDYNE株式会社

Website

https://cyberdyne.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cyberdyne develops and commercializes HAL, the world's first wearable cyborg, plus the Neuro HALFIT service program, serving hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and government healthcare systems across 20+ countries for neurological rehabilitation and labor support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Robotics

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Assistive Robotics (HDAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Wearable cyborg robots
• Medical robotics devices
• Neurorehabilitation technology
• Bio-electrical signal processing
• Assistive medical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Minami

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales and Rental: CYBERDYNE generates revenue through sales and rental of HAL medical devices to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and healthcare facilities. The company offers both purchase and rental models, including home rental programs for individual use. Medical HAL devices are approved and covered by public health insurance in Japan and covered by workers' compensation insurance in Germany.
2. Neuro HALFIT Services: Subscription-style services at Robocare Centers providing Neuro HALFIT training programs. Revenue generated through session-based fees for one-on-one training programs, with shareholder benefit discount programs available. 18 Robocare Centers operating across Japan.
3. International Projects and Government Contracts: Large-scale national deployment projects such as the PERKESO National Neuro-Robotics Rehabilitation Centre in Malaysia, featuring 65 HAL units. Revenue from international government healthcare systems and social security organizations.
4. C-Startup/CEJ Fund Investment Returns: CEJ Fund (approximately ¥10 billion) invests in startups in Cybernics-related fields including medicine, healthcare, robotics, AI, Big Data, IoH/IoT. Fund management fees and investment returns contribute to revenue ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cyberdyne develops, manufactures, and sells the wearable cyborg HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb) and related Cybernics technologies for medical rehabilitation, elderly care, labor support, and consumer wellbeing. It sells and rents HAL devices directly to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and government healthcare systems, while also running a Robocare Center service network delivering Neuro HALFIT training programs to individuals. Supplementary products include the Cyvis M100 medical ECG vital sensor, Cyin assistive communication device, Acoustic X photoacoustic imaging system, and autonomous cleaning and transport robots.

Product overview

CYBERDYNE offers a comprehensive suite of products centered on its core technology, 'HCPS Cybernics with Physical AI' - a human-centered approach that fuses bio/medical sciences with AI, robotics, and information systems. The flagship product is HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb), the world's first wearable cyborg that reads bio-electrical signals to provide motion assistance. HAL is available in medical versions (Lower Limb Type, Single Joint Type) and non-medical/consumer versions (Lumbar Type for care and labor support, Lower Limb and Single Joint for wellbeing). Supporting products include Cyvis M100 (medical ECG sensor), Cyin (communication device for disabled individuals), and Acoustic X (photoacoustic imaging). The company also provides Neuro HALFIT service programs at Robocare Centers and at home, along with autonomous cleaning and transport robots. CYBERDYNE operates experience facilities (CYBERDYNE STUDIO and MIRAI ROBO SQUARE) for public engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HAL (Hybrid Assistive Limb): World's first wearable cyborg; a robotic suit that reads bio-electrical signals from the wearer's skin surface to assist joint movement. Available in lower limb, single joint, and lumbar type variants for medical and non-medical use.
• Neuro HALFIT
• Cyvis
• Cybernics Treatment
• CYBERDYNE STUDIO
• MIRAI ROBO SQUARE
• C-Startup
• CEJ Fund
• HCPS Cybernics with Physical AI

Products and services

• Medical HAL Lower Limb Type Wearable cyborg for medical lower limb rehabilitation targeting patients with spinal cord injuries, stroke, and neurological disorders. Available in standard and small sizes.
• Medical HAL Single Joint Type Ultra-lightweight (1.5kg) single joint assistance device for intensive training of specific joints (elbow, knee, ankle) in post-operative rehabilitation.
• HAL Lumbar Type (Care/Wellbeing) Waist-mounted HAL for independence support and care assistance, helping users with sit-to-stand movements and walking while reducing caregiver burden.
• HAL Lumbar Type (Labor Support) Workplace version of HAL Lumbar Type designed to reduce physical strain during lifting, carrying, and repetitive tasks, including slim models for confined spaces and disaster response applications.
• HAL Lower Limb Type (Wellbeing) Non-medical version of HAL Lower Limb for general wellness and independence support in daily living activities.
• HAL Single Joint Type (Wellbeing) Non-medical single joint assistance device for intensive movement training of specific joints for general wellness purposes.
• Neuro HALFIT Subscription-style comprehensive exercise training program using HAL at Robocare Centers or at home, promoting improvement in brain-nerve-muscular system functions through interactive bio-feedback therapy.
• Cyvis M100 Medical Vital Sensor Small Holter ECG medical vital sensor capable of approximately 10 days of electrocardiogram measurement on a single charge; cleared as a medical device in Japan with public health insurance coverage.
• Cyin (Cyin Welfare Device) Innovative communication interface for severely disabled individuals who cannot speak or move, using faint bio-electrical signals from the brain to muscles (motor unit action potentials) to enable yes/no communication and environmental control.
• Acoustic X Photoacoustic Imaging System Photoacoustic imaging system that integrates optical excitation with ultrasound detection for high-resolution tissue imaging in medical diagnostics.
• HALTREAD Treadmill Equipment Treadmill equipment designed for HAL-assisted gait training and rehabilitation exercises.
• CL02 Sterilization/Cleaning Robot Autonomous cleaning and sterilization robot for healthcare facilities and commercial environments.
• Transport Robot Autonomous mobile robot for material transport and logistics in healthcare and industrial settings.
• Jukusui Sleep Alarm Device Sleep alarm device designed to improve sleep quality and monitor sleep patterns, operated through subsidiary C2 Inc.
• MIRAI ROBO SQUARE Exhibition Facility Permanent exhibition facility in Tokyo Shinagawa showcasing Cybernics technologies and HAL to visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients with spinal cord injuries able to walk with walker after HAL treatment (e.g., Philippe von Gliszynski walked 1,000+ meters after training)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Firefighting-specific model of HAL Lumbar Type selected for field verification of advanced technologies in disaster response operations. CYBERDYNE expanding into disaster prevention and firefighting sectors.
• Universiti Malaysia PerlismajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Comprehensive collaboration agreement for social implementation of HCPS-Integrated Cybernics technology in Malaysia. Part of broader strategy to expand Cybernics ecosystem across ASEAN region.
• Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Strategic MoU for collaborative research in Cybernics and Physical AI. Partnership includes plans to establish Pittsburgh-based joint venture and launch Cyvis health sensor in U.S. market following Japanese medical device approval. Aims to accelerate integration of CYBERDYNE products into U.S. market using Pittsburgh as base for global expansion.
• Thailand Institute of Geriatric Medicine (IGM-DMS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Agreement to promote Cybernics Medical and Healthcare Innovation across ASEAN. Part of regional expansion strategy targeting elderly care and rehabilitation markets in Southeast Asia.
• National Taiwan University (NTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025MoU signed with National Taiwan University and University of Tsukuba for international collaboration on Cybernics Medical and Healthcare Innovation. National Taiwan University Hospital delegation visited CYBERDYNE headquarters to explore partnership opportunities.
• PERKESO (Social Security Organisation of Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Long-term collaboration since 2018 for large-scale deployment of HAL systems. PERKESO became first organization in Southeast Asia to introduce HAL. National Neuro-Robotics and Cybernics Rehabilitation Centre opened June 2026 with 65 HAL units - one of world's largest single-facility deployments. Collaboration enables patients to access Cybernics Treatment through PERKESO's social security system.
• BG RCI (Public Workers' Compensation Insurance Institution)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness partner in Germany for providing Cybernics Treatment at Cyberdyne Care Robotics GmbH in Bochum. Workers' compensation insurance covers HAL treatment costs (approximately €500 per treatment x 60 sessions) for patients with spinal cord injury and stroke.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ekso Bionics: U.S.-listed developer of wearable exoskeletons for medical rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury) and industrial use. Directly comparable to HAL as a hospital- and clinic-deployed lower-limb exoskeleton targeting similar neuro-rehabilitation indications.
• ReWalk Robotics: Maker of FDA-cleared powered exoskeletons for spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation, plus a soft exosuit line. Closely competes with HAL in medical lower-limb neurorehabilitation and shares similar reimbursement-driven go-to-market in the U.S. and EU.
• Ottobock (suitX): German prosthetics and orthotics leader that acquired suitX, offering modular exoskeletons for industrial and medical applications. Comparable to CYBERDYNE as a wearable robotic-assist player with strong European reimbursement and orthopedic channel access.
• Parker Hannifin (Indego): Industrial conglomerate whose Indego line delivers FDA-cleared powered exoskeletons for clinical and personal use. Competes directly with HAL in U.S. rehabilitation centers and shares the orthotic-and-assistive positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Honda Motor (Walking Assist): Large mobility incumbent with a Walking Assist Device for gait rehabilitation and broader humanoid robotics programs (Asimo). Comparable to HAL as a wearable gait-assist technology, though distributed through a much larger automotive and mobility platform.
• Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai Robotics / Boston Dynamics): Large mobility conglomerate with wearable robotic exoskeletons and broader humanoid/robotics programs through Boston Dynamics. Adjacent incumbent with overlapping ambition in Physical AI and service/industrial robots, though not a direct medical competitor.

Emerging players

• Wandercraft: French developer of self-balancing Atalante personal and clinical exoskeletons. Comparable to HAL in the powered lower-limb exoskeleton category with a focus on stroke and spinal cord injury, and competing for European hospital and home-use accounts.
• Fourier Intelligence: China-based rehab robotics company with ExoMotus exoskeletons and a growing global footprint. Comparable to HAL as a hospital-deployed rehabilitation exoskeleton targeting similar neurological indications, with strong Asia-Pacific overlap.
• Sarcos Technology and Robotics: U.S. developer of wearable industrial robots and Guardian exoskeletons for workforce augmentation. Comparable to HAL's labor-support and lumbar-assist applications for industrial and defense end-users.
• German Bionics: European exoskeleton specialist focused on occupational lumbar support (Cray X) for industrial and logistics workers. Direct competitor to HAL Lumbar Type in the labor-support and workplace-safety segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds9 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments25 records

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