This assist suit features our proprietary pneumatic artificial muscle, Pneumuscle, to reduce lumbar strain during bent-over and forward-leaning postures.

Product Features

・Inflate with the dedicated manual pump before wearing.
・Provides core support assistance when the wearer adopts a crouched or forward-leaning posture.
・Assistance force adjustment (disengagement/reactivation) is easily controlled via the shoulder straps.
◆Size: S (145-160cm) ・ M (160-175cm) ・ L (175-190cm)
◆Color: Light Gray ・ Dark Blue ・ Red Violet

Technical Features

・Lightweight at approximately 700g
・Reduces lumbar load by about 24% during bent-over positions (based on our test conditions)
・Can be worn in under one minute
・Proprietary mechanism does not impede walking (Lambda Tension System)
・Can be used in wet environments like bathing assistance (no electricity required)
・Machine washable in a dedicated bag (do not tumble dry)

Name of robotic care equipment	Assist Lumbar
Company Name	Koganei Corporation https://www.mirai-projects.com/assistlumbar
Key Field Name	Transfer Assistance (Wearable Type)
Intended Users	Employees of care facilities, home care/home nursing staff, individuals providing home care, etc.
Intended Usage Environment	・Care activities involving prolonged or frequent periods in a bent-over or forward-leaning posture Examples: Transfer assistance, standing/sitting assistance, repositioning, bed sheet changes, bathing assistance, meal/oral care assistance, dressing assistance, toileting assistance/diaper changes, etc.
Release Date	August 2023
Inquiry Department	MIRAI Business Division, MIRAI Group
Contact Phone Number	042-383-7138
Email Address	support_assistlumbar@koganei.co.jp (Dedicated address for assist suits)