HIWIN Technology, a Taiwan-based precision engineering company specializing in linear motion control systems, has developed a rehabilitation robot platform designed to address clinical challenges in mobility recovery and walking training protocols. The technology was on show at Medical Taiwan 2025 trade show.
Technical foundation
HIWIN operates with 35 years of experience in linear motion control technology, manufacturing critical components for precision medical devices, industrial robotic arms, and articulated automation systems. The company has established expertise in developing mechanical systems that require high-precision linear motion control.
System architecture and clinical applications
The rehabilitation platform integrates programmable gait pattern training with real-time sensor feedback mechanisms. The system addresses specific clinical requirements for pre-ambulatory training, focusing on fundamental movement patterns necessary before patients can achieve independent overground walking.
Core technical features:
- Programmable gait sequences: Automated control of leg lifting mechanics and weight distribution patterns
- Sensor integration: Real-time detection of active patient participation versus passive machine assistance
- Adaptive training algorithms: Automatic adjustment of training intensity based on patient engagement metrics
Patient support mechanisms
The platform incorporates specialized support systems for patients with limited or zero muscle strength. The mechanical lifting system can safely transition patients weighing up to 135 kg from seated positions to standing orientation using automated pelvic support harnesses.
Safety and support specifications:
- Pelvic harness system for secure patient positioning
- Adjustable trunk support for patients with compromised postural control
- Controlled elevation mechanisms with safety protocols
- Body weight offset capability (15% reduction during training sessions)
Clinical protocol and measured outcomes
Standardized treatment protocols demonstrate measurable therapeutic outcomes:
- Session parameters: 30-minute training sessions
- Treatment duration: 15-20 sessions for documented improvement
- Measured variables: Balance enhancement, muscle strength increases, lower extremity motor control improvement
The intensive, repetitive training approach provides consistent stimulus for neuroplasticity development, offering advantages over conventional manual therapy techniques.
Visual Feedback and Patient Interface
The system incorporates visual guidance software that converts therapeutic instructions into real-time visual feedback displays. Patients receive immediate information regarding weight shifting techniques and gait pattern compliance, facilitating active participation in training protocols.
Clinical applications
Post-surgical rehabilitation
For orthopedic patients requiring joint mobility exercise while managing pain sensitivity, the platform provides controlled training environments with reduced weight-bearing stress during early recovery phases.
Geriatric care applications
Clinical deployment in Singapore long-term care facilities demonstrates applications for elderly patients with prolonged immobility. The system provides:
- Joint range-of-motion maintenance
- Muscle mass preservation protocols
- Weight-bearing exercise for bone density support
- Fall-risk reduction through controlled mobility training
Sarcopenia management
Interpreted The technology addresses age-related muscle deterioration through structured, low-risk exercise protocols that maintain muscular function without traditional fall hazards. Interpreted
Market deployment and clinical validation
The rehabilitation platform has been implemented across 10 countries, with concentrated deployment in China, Southeast Asia, and Middle East markets. Expansion efforts are underway in Eastern Europe and Saudi Arabia.
Cost-effectiveness and accessibility
Development was motivated by the high cost of existing European rehabilitation systems (approximately US$300,000). HIWIN’s integrated manufacturing approach leverages internal component production to provide significantly more cost-effective solutions while maintaining clinical-grade performance standards.
Durability validation
Long-term deployment data from Chinese hospitals shows continuous operation for up to 8 years, demonstrating sustained mechanical reliability under clinical usage conditions.
Healthcare integration potential
The company is looking for distribution partnerships in emerging markets – particularly in the GCC – positioning the technology as a practical solution for healthcare facilities managing therapist resource limitations.
- For more information, visit: HIWIN – https://hiwin.com
- For more information about the Medical Taiwan trade show, visit: https://www.medicaltaiwan.com.tw/en/index.html
