MRG-P100 Robotic Gait Training System

The HIWIN MRG-P100 Robotic Gait Training System combines weight-bearing standing, repetitive stepping, and balance training into a single platform, enabling early-stage gait rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions.

Product Overview

Developed by HIWIN Technologies’ Healthcare division, the MRG-P100 employs an end-effector design approach rather than exoskeleton attachments. This configuration allows patients to undergo weight-bearing gait re-education without traditional suspension systems, creating more natural training conditions that better simulate actual walking mechanics.

The system addresses a critical gap in rehabilitation—enabling patients to begin walking training at earlier stages of recovery when they cannot yet support their body weight independently. By providing external support at multiple points while allowing natural leg movement patterns, the MRG-P100 bridges the transition from bed rest to independent ambulation.

Key Features

Patented 3-Point Support System: Support modules positioned at the knees, abdomen, and pelvis maintain patients in an anti-gravity upright position without suspension harnesses. This design enables full weight-bearing training while ensuring stability.

3-in-1 Training Modes: Standing, stepping, and balance exercises integrated into a single platform. Therapists can transition between modes based on patient progress without equipment changes.

Single-Therapist Operation: Setup and operation require only one therapist, completed within five minutes using the pelvis support harness and power transfer system. This efficiency addresses staffing constraints in rehabilitation facilities.

Virtual Reality Integration: Visual feedback through VR scenarios motivates patients during repetitive training sessions and provides real-time performance metrics for outcome tracking.

Exoskeleton Footplates: Extended footplates guide lower limb movement through physiologically accurate gait patterns, with three selectable patterns for customized training programs.

Technical Specifications

Designed for stroke and spinal cord injury patients, HIWIN’s MRG-P100 uses a 3-point end-effector support system with three selectable gait patterns and single-therapist setup under 5 minutes.

Clinical Applications

The MRG-P100 addresses rehabilitation needs across multiple neurological conditions:

Stroke Recovery: Intensive repetitive gait training accelerates motor relearning in post-stroke patients, particularly those with hemiparesis who struggle with conventional therapy approaches.

Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: Weight-bearing training promotes neural plasticity and helps patients regain walking function when residual motor control exists.

Traumatic Brain Injury: Controlled gait training supports recovery of ambulation in TBI patients while minimizing fall risk during vulnerable recovery phases.

Progressive Neurological Conditions: For patients with multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy, the system enables continued walking practice as manual abilities decline.

The non-suspension design particularly benefits patients who experience discomfort or anxiety with harness systems, improving compliance with intensive training protocols.

Regulatory Status

Frequently Asked Questions

What patients can use the MRG-P100?

The system is indicated for patients with incomplete spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and walking difficulties caused by neuropathy or advanced age. Patients should have some residual lower limb function to benefit from gait training.

How does the MRG-P100 differ from exoskeleton-type rehabilitation robots?

Unlike wearable exoskeletons that attach directly to patients’ legs, the MRG-P100 uses an end-effector approach where footplates guide leg movement while the body is supported at fixed points. This design simplifies setup, accommodates various patient sizes without adjustment, and allows more natural trunk movement.

How long is a typical training session?

Training duration varies based on patient condition and tolerance, typically ranging from 20-45 minutes per session. The system’s VR integration helps maintain patient engagement during repetitive training.