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Trexo Robotics helps children with a variety of needs, including cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, Rett syndrome and more. | Source: Trexo Robotics

Trexo Robotics has now helped children walk more than 100 million steps with its robotic brace. The device helps children with disabilities gain strength, endurance, and proper gait patterns. Trexo’s brace can help children with a variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, stroke, brain injury, hemi and paraplegia, spinal cord injury, Rett syndrome, neuromuscular conditions, and more. 

The Ontario, Canada-based company was founded in 2016 by CEO Manmeet Maggu and CTO Rahul Udasi to help Maggu’s nephew. Trexo said it customizes the gait of the brace to each user and adjusts this gait over time. The company can adjust the system to accommodate gait pattern changes, the speed of steps, the amount of weight bearing, and the level of support provided. It also offers two operating modes: endurance and strength training to match the child’s needs. 

“For many of these kiddos, they were told they would never take a step. Every single one of these 100 million steps tells a different story—one of courage, progress, and hope,” Maggu said. “This milestone is made up of countless special moments, each representing improved strength, better health, and brighter possibilities.”

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“The 100 million steps milestone was not something I thought about as a goal, we wanted kids to take as many steps as they could. It’s amazing, each kid starting with one step and going after their own goals, has added up to an unbelievable number,” Udasi said.

The company is holding a celebration to mark this accomplishment in Toronto on Dec. 6, 2024. The celebration will honor the children, parents, and community members who have been instrumental. The celebration will include Trexo robotic legs walking on their own, heartfelt speeches, a special surprise from one of the Trexo users, and much more.

Looking ahead, Trexo has its sights set on future milestones. It hopes to reach 500 million steps, which it said is the equivalent of walking to the moon.

“These numbers are mind-boggling, and exciting because of what they mean for the kiddos,” said Jenn Horowitz, head of marketing, Trexo. “For now though, this moment is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate.”