A Robotic Exoskeleton

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A Robotic Exoskeleton

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If there is anybody working in the field of robotics whose success we are equally amazed by and terrified of, it is Professor Yoshiyuki Sankai. While his colleagues are taking their cues from the more "sophisticated" side of sci-fi like Phillip K. Dick and THX-1138, Sankai has thrown out any pretense of goodwill, naming his company after the fictional cyborg firm responsible for the Terminator and trying to develop his own version of the exoskeleton from Aliens (which he's named HAL, no less).
And yet for all the red flags, Professor Sankai's CyberDyne seems poised to contribute more to humanity than any of its competitors. Their HAL (or Hybrid Assistive Limb) exoskeleton has the ability to augment the wearer's strength by 80% and could drastically improve the lives and mobility of the old and disabled. Thanks to Sankai, we could be living on the cusp of a brighter and much awesomer world in which the lines separating man and machine are blurred to the benefit of all. Of course, that's what they said about SkyNet.
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@Blacks4Trump2024 10 жыл бұрын

What a great hero to humanity to decline military involvement in his technology his purpose to make it was superb nobel peace prize is waiting for this man.

@ciriusn 9 жыл бұрын

too bad that in the long run, if this technology becomes mainstream other companys will create something similar for military purpose, because the Military is the biggest technology sponsor in the world, they always get what they want, specially that country that starts with a "U".

@generico366 8 жыл бұрын

Company called Cyberdine Suit called HAL. Not suspicious at all. In all seriousness though, this is awesome.

@lolcattz 10 жыл бұрын

A company called Cyberdyne Making a exoskeleton Called HAL Okay sure

@origin6163 5 жыл бұрын

Lets build a metal gear after hal can walk

@HerrBaton 9 жыл бұрын

At least morally He's ahead of the Boston Dynamics.

@Freedom-ql2ql 2 жыл бұрын

Sure. Tech inovations are created to help people not to kill them I absolute agree with him

@DreableNeebal10 9 жыл бұрын

0:33 Ha! Cyberdyne! Like in Terminator! We're doomed!

@imiritu 8 жыл бұрын

"HAL".Can't wait til they come out with the model 9000...

@Yangmang 9 жыл бұрын

I was really excited, until he mentioned that countries want to use it as a weapon, I am glad he declined. He is obviously very wise when it comes to this subject. He should write a book about his personal philosophy with technology, it would be really interesting.

@tukkajumala 9 жыл бұрын

You might want to start with Isaac Asimov. His books are all about philosophy of robotics and ethics of artificial intelligence. I believe Mr. Sankai has very similar beliefs, since Asimov has inspired him. He even lays out many of Asimov's more famous books in the video. So for all practical purposes the books you wish for pretty much already exist.

@Yangmang 9 жыл бұрын

Caduzeus Yes I know about Asimov, I have yet to find one of his books. Thank you for the reference. I was thinking this guys seems to have a more practical and immediate view, he might have something interesting to say. I don't doubt it.

@blake7909 9 жыл бұрын

Americas is already developing exosuits to be used by our already deadly special forces operators.

@thespecialguy12 10 жыл бұрын

he made the right choice for not sharing this tech for military use...hope he be safe tho.

@AZURA888 10 жыл бұрын

but he only managed to delay the inevitable by perhaps a decade.

@magitexglossenique8646 10 жыл бұрын

The inventor is very level headed! I am happy he isn't selling his ideas for military purposes! No more blood! No more wars! No more violence! We MUST focus on using technology ONLY for good now!

@FreeButtSex 10 жыл бұрын

Cyberdyne inc. What the fuck?

@twdarkflame 10 жыл бұрын

Its called H.A.L as well, they must be doing it deliberately.

@TdwageLuTher 10 жыл бұрын

***** I heard the next version of the suit is going to be called Megatron.

@ocelot2k10 10 жыл бұрын

This Japanese guy is right though. It shouldn't be used in military. If all countries just merged into one, you know like on Mass Effect where it's just one name. The Allience? It'd advoid a lot of problems and we'd be able to explore space at a much faster race but NOOOOO doubt these politics pricks don't know that... WELL I wanna be a Prime Minister of some sort now.

@Statupalmambarbacot3345 10 жыл бұрын

Competition materialized through war is the most wasteful form of human engagement, working together to solve problems the most fruitful, it all depends on what the goal is, I admire the professor for enunciating this and by taking a much needed and rarely seen stance on technology. The ''terminator'' is a bad dream that stems from our fears and our current values extrapolated on current and future tech, Technology is there TO HELP PEOPLE achieve ANY GOAL, The GOAL depends on the PEOPLE.

@Statupalmambarbacot3345 10 жыл бұрын

I agree but even so, why not fuel a value system that promotes scientific progress without the implications of competition? Why not derive satisfaction pragmatically speaking via helping others help us help them.. so on so forth, for the benefit of everyone. Also note i do not endorse the established concept of ''human nature'' for humans can adjust to a wide area of circumstances, Given scarcity people will try to hoard wealth ( the access to that wealth) if, you make scarcity obsolete the need for competition disappears but not the need for social and scientific progress. IMO.

@KevinCarbonaro 11 жыл бұрын

Perfect ending with regards to military use!

@wakaka2waka 10 жыл бұрын

The professor is so soft-spoken... He barely talks in a whisper.

@SMCca 11 жыл бұрын

Really glad to see a company with a good moral compass... Pretty few and far between these days!

@echothe7th862 11 жыл бұрын

what would have been more interesting is if the man in the suit stepped out and sat in a wheel chair, then i would be in even more awe......looking forward to giant mechs in the future!

@robertmiles1603 10 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that he named his company after the one from The Terminator.

@DeepBlueAbyss 10 жыл бұрын

What do you expect? The guy looks like he never left the 1980's

@LindsayKay 8 жыл бұрын

Dude actually has a NEXT workstation at 1:42

@tempak332 10 жыл бұрын

I wish most scientists were like this man... Creating machines to kill or hurt someone is more or less 'assisted' murder.

@MadM0nte 6 жыл бұрын

To be brutally honest, beyond possibly very niche rescue and heavy lift/construction applications; this thing would be most at home with light infantry units who would get the most use out of its benefits. Special forces especially. It could allow individual soldiers to enjoy some immunity to relatively powerful forms of small arms fire and force OPFOR to bring heavier weapons to the fight while mitigating or even nullifying the effects of most weapons carried by individuals in places like Afghanistan and Nigeria. The added mobility would also be a huge bonus. Obviously the biggest issue to my knowledge is battery limitations.

@SnipeU696 8 жыл бұрын

some parts sound like, ghost in the shell.

@stewartinchina 11 жыл бұрын

What he said at the end about his reason to decline military offers was very important. We need more scientists who think this way.

@ReThinkHeroic 10 жыл бұрын

The day these are used by everyday people is the day I'm long dead or I'm shitting gold.

@Freedom-ql2ql 2 жыл бұрын

May this device to be available to everyone soon.

@SamBassComedy 10 жыл бұрын

Wait did that suit fanny pack say Cyberdyne? Where is my Harley and sawed off shotgun? lol and HAL? really? THis guy is right out of a scifi novel.

@marineninga 11 жыл бұрын

This would be the ultimate workout suit seeing as it'll move with 10x more ergonomics than any piece of gym equipment and the resistances could probably be programmed to give varying loads at different intervals.

@skboog 11 жыл бұрын

what a great guy need more dudes like this behind inventions although keeping it from the military will be hard

@Teekles 9 жыл бұрын

Ekso Bionics has a exo-skeleton that can support very heavy loads WITH NO BATTERY. It uses a system of counter-weights to shift the load to the exoskeleton, and could even be used to GENERATE POWER for additional lifting!!!

@LovinLearnin 11 жыл бұрын

I love his honesty and matter of factness. Great interview!

@timetuner 11 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they've made significant progress towards exosuit tech, but this demo model is less functional than the level of polish would imply. It only seems to assist the elbows and knees, and only when they're in stationary positions. They show it helping to hold up bags of rice, but his arm stays at the same angle the whole time and even stays locked for a time after the rice is removed. There's nothing of substance connecting the legs and arms so the weight is borne by his shoulders and spine.

@Z33Garage 11 жыл бұрын

I like how it says Cyberdyne on his door

@TheSigmaElite1987 10 жыл бұрын

Heavy Labor Armor

@jhscotty 11 жыл бұрын

that's a wicked bong on his desk

@moukidelmar 10 жыл бұрын

So... he works for Cyberdine and is making a robot named HAL... Is anybody else think this might be epic foreshadowing?

@TheLeGeNdPvE 11 жыл бұрын

Damn and i was happy as a child having a computer with spell checker lol cant wait this guy is a genius...

@camazotzz 11 жыл бұрын

"i cant name specific countries" It's the US of course

@xXJeReMiAhXx99 10 жыл бұрын

the legs, torso and arms dont actually look structurally connected, so cant really see it giving significant support over all as is i'm not sure if it's a prototype for something useful or if it's just a gimmick

@LordGian666 11 жыл бұрын

yay motherboard

@konstasalminen2405 11 жыл бұрын

HAL What a name.

@Cypheye 11 жыл бұрын

i agree stewart. we need more scientist like him that want to see mankind progress not digress. individuals like him this gives me hope for our future.

@Willskull 8 жыл бұрын

fuck yeah, thats so awesome!! My dream job! too bad I'm not that smart xD and the cyborg 009 was soooo badass, I knew someone in the future would take it as reference, it was incredible

@macemolduun1122 11 жыл бұрын

what a great guy, almost no engineers remember the oath they swear to when they graduate but he did.

@woooster17 9 жыл бұрын

If this became useful to the military..the military will have it, you won't stop it by saying "no" I could have done with this suit back in 1984 at school, my Robotic dance skills would have been awesome!!! With Daft Punk - Technologic playing in the background.

@Siam-io5hq 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mapleine7252 11 жыл бұрын

I want a television show where humans fight robots. This is my idea for the use of advanced robotics technology.

@amfinc2 11 жыл бұрын

and, thankfully, he's a humanitarian :)

@ashihtaka 10 жыл бұрын

This concept will one day lead into the creation of a human Juggernaut.

@TheGetout04 10 жыл бұрын

Now that's Innovation

@xFlRSTx 11 жыл бұрын

the brotherhood of steal armor is just their version of the generic "power armor".

@pinz2022 11 жыл бұрын

He insists he won't entertain military offers yet he names his outfit "Cyberdyne"?

@starlitalpha7 11 жыл бұрын

These guys are making a suit named hal. Their company is named cyberdyne. Do these scientists get off on tempting fate?!

@duracollins 11 жыл бұрын

It's a sad fact that every advancement we as a species create is a duel edged sword.

@lanceseidman 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff.

@redpilled7209 10 жыл бұрын

The robot suit shows up at 09:24.

@doer105 10 жыл бұрын

put some ceramic armored plating and wham!

@VeggeMight 10 жыл бұрын

we'll see swat teams with these suits soon imo.

@misterbuckethead 11 жыл бұрын

yeah that statement threw me off a bit too, its hard to translate both the exact wording and the context in which hes speaking, so we might not have gotten all of what he was trying to say. i have a feeling if you asked him about that he'd say the same thing, that there are plenty of fantastic artists in japan. who knows

@kickinon 11 жыл бұрын

The military does little to aid in the help of others, if you believe it does, well, you're living under a rock. The fact the military is offering to buy his work makes one assume they're not quite up to there yet and if they are, they're still quite a bit behind Japanese robotics. Also, never ever compare the military to search and rescue or firefighters (both of which are volunteer jobs...at least in Australia). I don't usually reply to people on youtube, but that comment was dumb.

@bobbygrewal5547 11 жыл бұрын

really cool video

@perjohansson3643 10 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the first T1000 prototype..

@mariobeans 11 жыл бұрын

CYBERDYNE!!!! HAL!!! you've got to be kidding me!

@lolumaria 11 жыл бұрын

hugh respect for this mam!

@PearlHarbor420 11 жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice its a HAL made by Cyberdyne? Both infamous film references. World domination anyone?

@kameraadthomas 10 жыл бұрын

It's not even a full suit. We might even get Master Chief suits yo!

@Inthedarkzone01 11 жыл бұрын

so it has begun "Cyberdyne" lucky i'm not around in 100 or more years...

@CoreyMorrison 10 жыл бұрын

The guy in the white's fanny pack says "CYBERDYNE"... This is where it starts.

@R0E0A0P0E0Rify 11 жыл бұрын

He probably means it in a relative sense.

@ash3rr 10 жыл бұрын

how noble

@MagnesiumEnterprise 11 жыл бұрын

Cyberdyne and HAL in an alternate universe.

@SuperCidermonkey 10 жыл бұрын

That has to be Japanese humour; the silver pouch on the front of the suit with a 'Cyberdyne' logo printed on it ('Terminator' films).

@N8rGrant 11 жыл бұрын

He has a nice bong.

@cehussey 11 жыл бұрын

One point of disagreement with Prof. Sankai: Japan most certainly has more than a basic foundation for producing art. Indeed, Japan has a well-established history of excellence in numerous arts, from fine to culinary. Japan has been home to sensational performers, like actor Toshiro Mifune and the pianist Mitsuko Uchida. It may be a mistranslation, for all I know, but it's odd that he would make such an assertion. Yes, Japan is a tech giant, but there's plenty of great art going on there, too.

@AmariusLikius 11 жыл бұрын

this guy is great!

@PausePressPlay 10 жыл бұрын

I would've laughed if at the end (11:17) the guy smashes a hole in those doors.

@ManibharathiPalanivel Жыл бұрын

Hi, by any chance lite weight to elders to back on foot kind product available.

@tomollie 11 жыл бұрын

Brotherhood of Steel armor

@dragoveles7450 10 жыл бұрын

Apparently, they don't show T2 enough in Japanese theaters.

@AfroNinjaX 11 жыл бұрын

I need the compact one, for my legs. I highly doubt that these will be affordable for those who live in the west though.

@MysticNinjaSage 10 жыл бұрын

8:24 it says CYBERDYNE! (from terminator) We're dead!

@writingfriction 10 жыл бұрын

Is that a bong on his desk?

@Skelldr 10 жыл бұрын

So let me get this straight, Cyberdyne a robotics company, makes a machine named HAL??? That can't be good.

@oisinlee4424 11 жыл бұрын

Oh God, Slender has an exosuit.

@BrianMcNay 10 жыл бұрын

What came first, Cyberdine from Terminator or this Cyberdine company?

@ggman8710 5 жыл бұрын

soon there will be a T-800 model and we're doomed

@tomollie 11 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say generic. Its the legit version of power armor with spray painted BoS logos on it

@zealona4349 8 жыл бұрын

I think it's really big for walking on the streets or something like that. But it could be a good help. (sorry for my bad english :D)

@mallek1989 11 жыл бұрын

Out of all the exoskeletons out there, only the Japanese make it look futuristic and cool.

@gundamserpent5818 10 жыл бұрын

What about the hands and wrists?

@movmakerNeo 10 жыл бұрын

cool of him to do, but exoskeletons will be weaponized eventually. U.S is already attempting this. i really hope that exoskeletons will become more mainstream in the medical and construction fields, which would vastly benefit from such technology.

@Turin-Fett 11 жыл бұрын

Dude can make a robo suit. But can't find a hairbrush. Imagine what he is doing now, 5 years later? Google time.

@revampted 11 жыл бұрын

about fucking time. Come people, if we can even use a drone type of exosuit and use for Califronia fires or even clean the Nuclear waste at Fukushima. Damn if we can make this happen.

@taebaek 11 жыл бұрын

Well congratulations!You actually have some involvement with Japan and engineering, good job. I agree, his "pacifism" is obviously based on them getting destroyed after WW2 as it is was dictated to them via the Emperor to follow the occupying powers the US, their actions to do this come from Bushido, following the mandate of Emperor, unquestioned, this being their duty to him and the nation of Japan.The US was shocked that the people surrendered so peacefully, why? Bushido, see Nitobe.

@JackLe1127 10 жыл бұрын

Can it open the pod bay door?

@DEATH111183 8 жыл бұрын

also... I figure militaries would make a bid for this technology this man is making.... but I am sure they have a few moles in his company that have fedex'd a number of designs they could on this project in.... or a few models that have been rented out have "turned up missing" so yeah.... not likely his tech is purely privatized. someone has it by now..... but if it were militarized, it'd be one hell of a performance enhancement for the soldiers wearing it..... all you'd need is armored suits. stronger motors, and you have yourself an iron legion in the making

@rasmasyean 7 жыл бұрын

US military funded what seems to be a "better" exoskeleton for that purpose. Look up Sarcos exoskeleton. Though this point it's powered by wire to be able to perform those strength feats. You CAN use it to load bombs into planes and stuff though I guess.

@DEATH111183 7 жыл бұрын

rasmasyean the point I was making was a self contained internal powered exoskeleton suit which this is.... all this lacks is armoring and motors to put it on par with the sarcos suit........ it's already leaps better in terms of portability and general uses

@rasmasyean 7 жыл бұрын

I seriously doubt this is as strong as what you're thinking. And it prolly lasts like 10 minutes on a charge for heavy lifting. That's not very useful in battle. There's no battery that is better than a combustion engine, which is the kind of power you need, like Big Dog.

@DEATH111183 7 жыл бұрын

rasmasyean erm..... there are electric motors that can fight against a deuce engine...... so yeah, there is no battery strong enough to match it yet. but the hal suit can take a.... we'll say 200lb person and strengthen them to lift another 200lb person with ease..... all you need now is a frame work that can support greater loads, motors strong enough to run it, an battery power to sustain it for more than a few hours at a time..... the hal currently can run up to two hours on a single charge with high use...... and that's a battery the size of which goes on a motor cycle. you COULD supplement them with extra battery power wired in a series around the suit.... the rest is armoring, and making it more durable to impact falls, and the general wear and tear

@rasmasyean 7 жыл бұрын

The one I'm talking about uses hydraulics to accomplish the strength feats. If the motors in this HAL suit can match it, then it's not he suit that's a breakthrough. It's the motor technology, which doesn't currently exist.

@recterbert 11 жыл бұрын

Skip to 11:19 to see him actually using the robotic skeleton.

@gar2yc 8 жыл бұрын

- Hmm... Metal... Gear?

@tim707max 8 жыл бұрын

metal gear solid

@camazotzz 11 жыл бұрын

"i cant nam specific countries" It's the US of course

@Dr_Balint 9 жыл бұрын

I want to build an exoskeleton with purposes of virtual reality. But I don't understand how Dr. Sankai manages to build an exoskeleton, and have a patent. Everything you publish or make in a university is property of the publisher or the university. How did he manage to get a patent? It seems almost impossible to me in academics to do such thing

@N8rGrant 11 жыл бұрын

Agreed.