Trexo’s robotic brace helps children walk more than 100 million steps
Founded in 2016, Trexo Robotics is now aiming to reach 500 million steps with its device.
Canada-based wearable robotics developer Trexo Robotics has announced that its robotic brace has helped children with disabilities take over 100 million steps, which is twice the number of steps required to circle the Earth. The device is designed to aid children diagnosed with cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, hemi and paraplegia, spinal cord injury, Rett syndrome and other neurological conditions that impair mobility.
Founded in 2016 in Ontario, by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to assist Maggu’s nephew, Trexo customizes each brace’s gait to the user and adjusts it over time. The system accommodates changes in gait pattern, step speed, weight bearing, and support level.
Robotic exoskeleton supports movement
The company offers a pair of robotic legs, known as an exoskeleton, integrated into an external walker frame. When a person’s legs are connected to the exoskeleton, they can move independently while being supported by the frame, allowing for exercise and strength-building.
According to Maggu, many of these kids were told they would never take a step. “Every single one of these 100 million steps tells a different story—one of courage, progress, and hope,” Maggu said. “This milestone is made up of countless special moments, each representing improved strength, better health, and brighter possibilities,” the company’s CEO stressed.
For Udasi, the 100 million steps milestone wasn’t something he set as a goal, as they wanted children to take as many steps as possible. “It’s amazing, each kid starting with one step and going after their own goals, has added up to an unbelievable number,” he added.