Canadian tech company helps children with disabilities walk for the first time
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A Canadian tech company and an Ottawa pediatric care centre teamed up to offer kids with mobility challenges a once in a lifetime opportunity to take their very first steps.
A Canadian tech company and an Ottawa pediatric care centre teamed up to offer kids with mobility challenges a once in a lifetime opportunity to take their very first steps.
Mississauga-based Trexo Robotics has created a robotic training device for kids with disabilities to help them improve their walking patterns while increasing their strength and endurance.
Inside On the Ball Pediatric in Ottawa's west end on Sunday, clients and families had the chance to try out the technology, known as the Trexo Home.
For Bridget O'Neill's parents, this was their first time seeing their daughter walk on her own.
"She really enjoyed it," said her father, Mike O'Neill.
"We feel very fortunate such technology exists and to be able to see it in person is a great opportunity."
Bridget was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, but thanks to the technology, she's one of dozens of children given the chance to walk.
