Exoskeleton

• Former Humboldt Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki walks using exoskeleton: ‘I’m very fortunate to try it’

  The former Humboldt Broncos player, paralyzed from the chest down in the 2018 bus crash that killed 16 people and injured 13 others, has been relegated to a wheelchair for years.

  Features

  Jun 12, 2025
  
• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
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• 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