Trexo Robotics, based in Mississauga, Ontario, builds a wearable robotic walking system for children with mobility impairments. The technology is offered in two versions: Trexo Home for families and Trexo Plus for physical therapists in clinics and hospitals.
Shared technology
Trexo consists of robotic legs that attach to a Rifton Dynamic Pacer gait trainer, which provides postural support. The powered hip and knee joints align with the child’s own joints to guide an over-ground walking motion, effectively converting the gait trainer into a robotic gait-training system.
The battery-powered device can be used indoors or outdoors and is operated by a trained adult using a tablet. The tablet adjusts walking speed, gait pattern, weight bearing, and assistance level while recording data such as step count, walking time, speed, and active step initiation to help track progress. Both versions include endurance and strength training modes.
Who can use it?
Trexo is designed for children with conditions including cerebral palsy, traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, hemiplegia, paraplegia, muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, stroke, Rett syndrome, and other disorders affecting lower-body mobility.
It is available in four sizes—small, medium, large, and extra-large—and accommodates users from about one year of age up to 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) and 150 lb (68 kg). Maximum user weight ranges from 80 lb (36 kg) on the smallest size to 150 lb (68 kg) on the largest.
The required Rifton Dynamic Pacer is sold separately and must be fitted specifically for use with the Trexo system.
Trexo Home
Trexo Home is intended for daily use at home, allowing children to practice walking outside scheduled therapy sessions. Each unit is custom-built for an individual child after an assessment that includes measurements, photos, videos, and, when needed, consultation with the child’s therapist or physiatrist.
The package includes virtual fitting, basic training, and a 14-day refund guarantee.
Trexo Plus
Trexo Plus is designed for clinics and rehabilitation centers. It allows therapists to deliver consistent, repetitive over-ground gait training while reducing the physical effort required to manually assist each step.
Therapists can teach the system a child’s gait by guiding the legs through their desired range of motion, then fine-tune the pattern during walking sessions. The tablet stores individual client profiles and session data to support ongoing treatment. Trexo Plus includes therapist training, a full accessory package, and a 30-day refund guarantee.
How they compare
The two models share the same core hardware and software. The main differences are their intended users and support packages.
Trexo Home is designed for families and includes basic training with a 14-day refund period. Trexo Plus is intended for clinical settings and adds therapist-focused training, additional accessories, and a 30-day refund period.
Pricing and availability
Trexo Robotics does not currently publish the purchase price of either Trexo Home or Trexo Plus on its official website. Families and clinics are encouraged to contact the company directly for a quotation.
The company does continue to offer an international reservation program requiring a US$499 refundable deposit, but this is not the purchase price of the device.
The required Rifton Dynamic Pacer, optional accessories, shipping, taxes, and any applicable import costs are additional. Trexo also notes that the system does not have pre-approved insurance coverage, although it can assist families with reimbursement applications where applicable.
Source: Trexo Robotics
