Cyberdyne

Explainers

Plain-language answers to the questions people ask about Cyberdyne, from DEPLOY’s explainer library. Each is written in the language of the question and cross-checked against this registry.

• What is an exoskeleton robot and how does it work?

  An exoskeleton is a powered wearable robotic device worn by a human that assists or amplifies the wearer's movement. Exoskeletons are not autonomous robots: the wearer's intent drives every action. The category divides between medical exoskeletons (FDA-cleared for rehabilitation and personal mobility) and industrial exoskeletons (worn by workers to reduce fatigue and injury risk).

Current leadership (1)

• Yoshiyuki Sankai Founder, President & CEOreported, not verified

Founders (1)

• Yoshiyuki Sankaicofounder

Safety record

No incidents on record for Cyberdyne.

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Operated deployments (4)

• Cyberdyne HALUkraine (combat zones)
• Cyberdyne HALMalaysia
• Cyberdyne HALUnited States
• Cyberdyne HALJapan

Operator customers (1)

• Cyberdyne4 deployments

Peer companies

• Honda3 models
• Ekso Bionics2 models
• German Bionic2 models
• Lifeward2 models
• ATOUN1 model
• B-TEMIA1 model

Financial state

Reporting basis

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Lifecycle stage

mature

Counterparty risk class

low

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Partnerships (1)

• Cyberdyne x Hospital Network with Japanese Hospital Networkdeployment

Sources (2)

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberdyne_Inc. ↗
2. https://www.borntoengineer.com/cyberdyne-japanese-exoskeleton-gets-fda-approval ↗

Common questions

What is Cyberdyne?

Cyberdyne Inc. is a Japanese robotics company founded in 2004 by Dr. Yoshiyuki Sankai, professor at the University of Tsukuba, to commercialize the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a brain-controlled exoskeleton for medical and industrial use. HAL received FDA approval in 2020 and medical device approval in Japan for its small-size model in 2025. The company's exoskeletons are deployed in hospitals and healthcare facilities across Japan, Europe, and the United States for treating patients with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders.

What does Cyberdyne make?

Cyberdyne has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Cyberdyne HAL (Cyberdyne builds physical robots).

Is Cyberdyne publicly traded?

Yes. Cyberdyne is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Cyberdyne?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Cyberdyne building in the same form factors include Honda, Ekso Bionics, German Bionic, Lifeward.

Where is Cyberdyne headquartered?

Cyberdyne is headquartered in Tsukuba, Japan.