Exoskeleton

• World’s most advanced exoskeleton developed in B.C.

  The exoskeleton, known as XoMotion, took decades to research and design and is the product of an SFU spin-off company, Human in Motion Robotics (HMR).

  Health

  Nov 15, 2023
  
• Queen’s University researchers’ device to make walking easier featured in journal ‘Science’

  Queen's University researchers developed a proto-type for a device that will make walking easier. This invention landed them in the academic journal, "Science."

  Science

  May 27, 2021
  
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• Calgary students give Alberta boy living with rare condition a chance at independence

  A group of Calgary university students created an assistive-living exoskeleton device that allowed a young boy the ability to do routine tasks he never thought would be possible.

  Tech

  Apr 21, 2021
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• Paralyzed man walks again thanks to mind-reading exoskeleton

  The man, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down, communicates with his exoskeleton through implants near his brain.

  Trending

  Oct 4, 2019
• A B.C. man filmed a molting tarantula for 10 hours. This is the terrifying result

  Justin Dunning filmed the nine-year-old spider for 10 hours to capture the full process of shedding its exoskeleton.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2019
• Paralyzed Calgary graduate walks across the stage to receive diploma

  In January 2016 McEwan was paralyzed from the waist down in a tobogganing accident. He's been confined to a wheelchair ever since.

  Education

  Jun 4, 2018
• Clint Eastwood movie screening tonight to support vital spinal research

  A B.C. man who broke his spine during a fishing accident is now joining forces with Clint Eastwood's movie: The 15:17 to Paris, to raise funds to support spinal research.

  Health

  May 7, 2018
• How technology is helping Afghan veteran Trevor Greene defy odds to walk again

  Trevor Greene was meeting with elder in an Afghan village when a 16-year-old attacked him with an axe. Doctors thought he wouldn't survive, but he continues to defy all odds.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2015
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• Paralyzed Edmonton man takes part in charity walk thanks to the help of robotic exoskeleton

  An Edmonton man who was paralyzed from the chest down after a car accident five years ago was able to participate in a five-kilometre walk thanks to help of technology.

  Health

  Sep 19, 2015
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• Soldier takes first public steps at SFU, nine years after injury

  The Canadian soldier who was debilitated in a vicious axe attack in Afghanistan is making remarkable progress in his recovery thanks to researchers at SFU and some futuristic-looking machinery.

  Sep 17, 2015