R&D grant · Robotics

Human Physical Intelligence wins grant for active assist-suit development

The research award supports lighter wearable equipment for physical assistance.

Human Physical Intelligence has been selected for a Mitsubishi UFJ Technology Development Foundation research grant to develop a lightweight active power-assist suit.

The company’s work centres on care settings, where staff must learn how to move and assist others without placing excessive strain on their own bodies. Its development combines wearable hardware with control AI and feedback from care facilities.

Use of funds

Develop a lightweight active power-assist suit.

Funding history

R&D grant · This roundUndisclosed

Sources

  1. Mitsubishi UFJ Technology Development Foundation selects five R&D grant projectsprtimes.jp · Oct 1, 2026
  2. humanphysical.ai