Trexo Robotics: Robots for children with disabilities

Trexo Robotics is building mobility devices for children with disabilities. The assistive technology can help children with a range of conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, stroke and many other conditions affecting the mobility of the lower body. Children with physical disabilities often spend a lot of time sitting, which can adversely affect their health and wellbeing. Walking can have many functional and physiological benefits like improved cardiovascular health, maintenance of bone density and prevention of muscle contractures.

Founded by Manmeet Maggu and Rahul Udasi, TrexoRobotics has helped its users take over 5 million steps in total in 2020, build strength and endurance and gain more independence. The device works by mechanically moving the legs in a controlled and gentle way. The speed, gait angle and assistance levels can be adjusted using a tablet to fit the needs of each child and help them reach their goals.

Multiple clinical studies are already underway in six hospitals in the US and one in Canada to understand the benefits of the Trexo systems. In the future, the company aims to build mobility solutions for all ages and abilities to help people fulfil their potential.

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