Trexo Robotics made a visit to Kelowna on May 4 to allow kids with mobility challenges a chance to run around.
Sales Specialist Marc Robert and others from Trexo spent the day at Kids Physio Group with one of their exoskeletons for families to try at no cost.
The exoskeleton robot is adapted to the individual needs of each child based on their size, range of motion and strength. Robert explained the motor of the device can also be adjusted based on how much assistance the user needs.
"It tracks how much effort the child is doing over time and we use that to change the parameters of the device as the child gets older and stronger, with the goal of turning everything down and off," said Robert.
Four-year-old Prescott had a chance to walk with the machine during Trexo's visit to Kelowna.
Prescott's mom Lindsey Roche said it's her second time getting to walk with the robot. The first time Prescott tried the machine was at age 2, Roche explained, and were her daughter's first steps.
"It's cool to know that there are these kinds of options for us to try," Roche said. The mom added it's great to see her daughter standing as Prescott spends most of her time sitting or lying down and be able to play and interact with her peers that way.
Prescott was one of six kids to try the device on May 4.
Learn more about the device at trexorobotics.com.
