Trexo Robotics, the company behind North America’s first at-home, paediatric robotic exoskeleton, is launching in the United Kingdom at leading physiotherapy clinic Equinox Physiotherapy, based in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire.
During a trial from [10th –19th August], Equinox Physiotherapy’s paediatric clients will have the opportunity to incorporate the Trexo robotic exoskeleton into an intensive programme of physiotherapy.
By enabling hundreds or even thousands of repetitive, supported steps in a single session, the device complements rehabilitation by helping children practise walking patterns that may otherwise be difficult or impossible to achieve through conventional therapy alone.
Parents and therapists have shared that over time, this intensive practice can support strength, endurance, postural control and participation in everyday activities, all whilst reducing the physical handling demands placed on therapists.
As Trexo robotic exoskeleton gives non-ambulatory children the chance to experience walking, for many families, it will be the first time they will see their child take a step.
Sian Channon, mother of Equinox Physiotherapy client Gethin Channon, said: “We were always determined that Gethin would outdo the low expectations set by doctors at his birth. But not as determined as Gethin. He instinctively wants to and knows how to walk and the Trexo will support him to coordinate and control those movements. Our little boy has mountains to climb with every step he takes but this will assist his journey and help him chase down his sister. As he has always desperately wanted to.
“The first step will be racing his friends at summer camp in a way that would not have been possible before equinox and Trexo partnered in south Wales to let our children be just that, children.”
The exoskeleton was engineered in 2011, after Trexo co-founder Manmeet Maggu learned his nephew, who had cerebral palsy, would never be able to walk. The diagnosis inspired Manmeet and his co-founder Rahul Udasi to design a motorised, wearable exoskeleton which could support children with mobility impairments, adjustable to each child’s height, needs and abilities. The Trexo robotic exoskeleton attaches to a supportive, wheeled gait trainer with built-in motors at the hips and knees, supporting children to take their first steps.
For children with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, stroke, brain injury, hemi and paraplegia, spinal cord injury, rett syndrome, and other conditions, the Trexo robotic exoskeleton supports multidirectional walking and gives greater freedom of movement than many have ever experienced.
With presence across the USA, Canada, EU, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, Trexo Robotics’ clinical sessions at Equinox Physiotherapy represents the company’s first move into the UK market.
Equinox Physiotherapy, based in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, was selected to host Trexo Robotics’ UK launch following a competitive process in recognition of the clinic’s innovative approach to evidence-based rehabilitation.
Manmeet Maggu, Co-Founder and CEO, Trexo Robotics, said: “Every child deserves the chance to take steps on their own terms. Bringing Trexo to the UK with Equinox Physiotherapy is more than a launch, it’s the start of more families and clinicians here seeing what’s possible when walking becomes accessible instead of aspirational.”
Bethan Drinkall, Director at Equinox Physiotherapy, said: “At Equinox, we’re committed to providing children and families with access to the very best in evidence-informed rehabilitation.
“Introducing Trexo to the UK is an exciting step forward, giving children the opportunity to experience repetitive, over-ground walking in a way that complements our intensive therapy programmes.
“For children who are unable to walk independently, opportunities for repetitive, weight-bearing movement can often be limited. Supported overground walking is brilliant for paediatric rehabilitation, as it encourages active participation in therapy while promoting mobility, endurance and engagement. Robotic gait training technologies such as Trexo are designed to complement traditional physiotherapy by increasing the amount of meaningful walking practice children can achieve.
“We’re proud to partner with Trexo to bring this innovative technology to the UK and look forward to helping more families explore what’s possible through early intervention, clinical expertise, and cutting-edge rehabilitation.”
Equinox’s existing clients will be given first refusal, with opportunities for families to book further Trexo trial days during 17th – 19th August.
