Exoskeleton
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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).HealthNov 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."ScienceMay 27, 2021
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Calgary students give Alberta boy living with rare condition a chance at independenceA 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.TechApr 21, 2021
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Paralyzed man walks again thanks to mind-reading exoskeletonThe man, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down, communicates with his exoskeleton through implants near his brain.TrendingOct 4, 2019
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A B.C. man filmed a molting tarantula for 10 hours. This is the terrifying resultJustin Dunning filmed the nine-year-old spider for 10 hours to capture the full process of shedding its exoskeleton.CanadaJun 17, 2019
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Paralyzed Calgary graduate walks across the stage to receive diplomaIn January 2016 McEwan was paralyzed from the waist down in a tobogganing accident. He's been confined to a wheelchair ever since.EducationJun 4, 2018
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Clint Eastwood movie screening tonight to support vital spinal researchA 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.HealthMay 7, 2018
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How technology is helping Afghan veteran Trevor Greene defy odds to walk againTrevor 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.CanadaNov 11, 2015
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Paralyzed Edmonton man takes part in charity walk thanks to the help of robotic exoskeletonAn 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.HealthSep 19, 2015
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Soldier takes first public steps at SFU, nine years after injuryThe 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
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