The US Food and Drug Administration issued a license to the Japanese company Cyberdyne to begin selling the medical exoskeleton of the lower limbs, designed to support people with impaired musculoskeletal system. According to IEEE Spectrum, thanks to permission to sell exoskeletons it will be possible through licensed medical enterprises. Cyberdyne received permission to sell the exoskeleton HAL for Medical Use. It is a belt with a control system and movable legs fixed to the legs. The device is designed to support a person with a certain violation of mobility of the lower limbs, and the developers note that it is about supporting. HAL for Medical Use can be adjusted to any tempo of walking, taking some of the motor loads to yourself and, if necessary, correcting the movement of the lower limbs. According to Cyberdyne, her exoskeleton, in particular, can be used during rehabilitation. Obtaining permission to sell exoskeleton as medical products means that American doctors can now prescribe to their patients the wearing of such devices. In addition, it is likely that some medical insurance contracts will cover the use of exoskeleton.

Original article: Sales of medical exoskeletons started in the USA.