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The transformative potential of digital technology in global healthcare has been felt more than ever in the past decade. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI), big-data analytics, wearable technology and robotics is beginning to transform the healthcare landscape while raising the bar for caregiving. Robotics, in particular, has disrupted the healthcare sector with a range of benefits, and is creating a bold new era in personalized medicine,one where technology makes healthcare more efficient, accessible, and equitable.

Expanding accessibility and bringing healthcare to all

In India, nearly 70% of surgeries are performed as open procedures. 1 Globally about 60% of surgeries approximately are done as open procedures. The rest are minimally invasive surgeries (MIS), with only 3% of those done with the assistance of a robot. 1 MIS has significantly reduced postoperative recovery time compared to open surgeries as it offers fewer complications, shorter hospitals stay, and faster return to normal activities. 24 Adopting new technologies like robotics combined with AI can expand accessibility in regions where there is limited infrastructure and help steadily march towards fulfilling Indias health goals.

When it comes to robotic-assisted surgery, technology is evolving very quickly. For us, that means supporting with continuous R&D efforts on existing robotic-assisted surgery platforms that can help surgeons in the operating room and enhance patients procedural experience. When Medtronic set out to create a new soft-tissue robotic-assisted surgery system called Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system, we met with hundreds of surgeons and hospital executives and their input helped us think differently and shaped some of our design choices, including the modular architecture and open console.

Driving innovation in surgeries through research and development

The advent of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has provided an accurate, advanced way of conducting minimally invasive surgeries. At Medtronic, its our view that every patient around the globe deserves access to quality surgical care. We believe that robotic technology, paired with data and analytics, can help reduce unwanted variability and improve patient outcomes in the future. All this is possible with robust R&D at the core of each innovation.

For instance, the R&D team at Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC) in India played an important role in the launch of the Medtronic Hug RAS system. MEIC offers R&D solutions to all business groups of Medtronic globally. In the case of Hugo RAS system, the center contributed to a wide range of areas, including software, hardware, systems engineering and quality. And, despite an unprecedented global pandemic, the team was able to maintain critical momentum on the development of the system, which is now available for clinical use in India. The teams at MEIC continue to support our Surgical Robotics business as we pursue future innovations in this exciting space. We also have progressively developed and adopted our technology capabilities in data analytics to establish a robust data analytics practice and glean meaningful insights to help streamline processes for clinicians and standardize the quality of care.

Our focus on robotic-assisted surgery, along with data & analytics, will yield a continuous cadence of product innovations that solve problems and continue to redefine surgical standards. This is possible with teams encompassing engineering expertise in a wide range of areas, including software and hardware engineering design, systems engineering and software quality engineering. And our team in India is shaping that exciting future today.

To be able to innovate is one thing, but in healthcare, its critical to keep the patient and end user at the center of all that we do, to create technology that is meaningful and solves problems.

Views expressed above are the author's own.

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R&D led innovation is changing the landscape of robotics technology in healthcare - Times of India

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Torcs deal with Schneider National is one of many tech and carrier partnerships popping up in the industry as companies push to get autonomous trucking technology on the road.

Schneider National has been adding autonomous partners to its operations for years. The carrier launched a pilot with Aurora in August to haul freight between Dallas and Houston, and last year TuSimple announced Schneider National as one of its customers.

Torc currently runs pilots in NewMexico and Texas, with plans to expand,Torc Chief Strategy Officer Andrew Culhane said in a statement to Transport Dive. While we are not currently disclosing specifics on areas of pilot operations, these operations will expand beyond those two, Culhane said.

Schneider National will work with the Virginia-based tech company all the way through commercialization, according to a Torc spokesperson.

The new pilot will include two or more Torc employees in each cab, one of whom will be an experienced and trained safety driver behind the wheel at all times. The pilot will launch in the coming weeks in the southwest U.S., the company said in a statement.

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What researchers find out about the use of robots in an Oregon project, could be used to enhance health care for veterans and others in Columbia County.

Oregon State University researchers are partnering with the Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home in Lebanon, Oregon. The project is a federally funded effort to see if robots can improve residents health and wellness by engaging them in physical and mental exercise.

OSU College of Engineering Assistant Professor of Robotics Naomi Fitter poses with robots for this photo.

Naomi Fitter, assistant professor of robotics in the OSU College of Engineering, is leading the $800,000 study, funded by the National Science Foundations National Robotics Initiative through the National Institutes of Healths National Institute on Aging.

The exact nature of the study will take shape after interviews with veterans home staff and residents are completed, Fitter said. At this stage of the project, Fitter is envisioning studying physical therapy regimens and other physical and cognitive exercise routines game-ified, enticing and entertaining being led by a human-sized robot.

The home already has virtual reality setups as part of its physical therapy facilities, Fitter said. We want to see if a physically present robot agent, there in the same space, can be an improvement. Residents can do their exercise routines with a buddy, possibly with more engagement, especially between physical therapists visits when human support for exercise practice is not typically available.

Fitter says a robot in common areas of the home could perform exercises with the veterans, encouraging them to be physically active in a group environment that also may benefit them socially.

And well strive toward minimizing the difficulty of operating the system because weve learned that can be a real pain point, a barrier to adoption, Fitter said. Weve also learned that physical robots have more clout and motivational ability compared to virtual reality systems, or tablets or computers.

In addition, the researchers will look at whether other types of robot interventions can be helpful in a skilled nursing environment such as the veterans home for example, alleviating nurse burnout by handling some of the responses when residents press their call buttons.

We have robots in the lab that might be able to help with that type of thing, Fitter said. We can also look at whether telepresence robots can help the residents videoconference with friends and relatives. And there are pettable seal robots that can be used to help with dementia care, to provide comfort at important times of day, like sundown.

Bill Smart, professor of mechanical engineering and robotics, is a co-principal investigator, and Carolyn Aldwin, director of the Center for Healthy Aging Research in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, is on the research team as well.

It seems most likely well explore the breadth of applications to see what from our current arsenal might be most useful, and see what other needs and ideas veterans home staff might have that we did not think of in our initial brainstorming, Fitter said.

The Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home.

The Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home is named for OSU alumnus Maj. Edward Christopher Allworth, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War I for leading a canal crossing that led to the capture of 100 enemy troops during the Meuse-Argonne Battle.

Allworth graduated from Oregon Agricultural College, as OSU was then known, in 1916. In 1925 he became the first director of the Memorial Union, a position he held until his retirement in 1963.

Allworth died in Portland in 1966 and is buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery in Corvallis.

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Increasing demand for robots in the domestic segment, rising use of IoT in robots for cost-effective predictive maintenance, increasing government initiatives for the development of robotic technologies, and growing demand for autonomous robots are some of the key drivers of the household robots market.

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Online distribution channel witnessed growth amid global pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has positively impacted the household robots market, most notably due to the hygiene factor.The demand for online channels has increased even more during the pandemic.

Companies offer product setup and installation services that help users buy products online without hesitation. The third-party delivery provider has started using extra precautions to encourage consumers to buy without reservations about getting infected.

China to account for largest share of household robots market in Asia Pacific during forecast periodChina holds the largest market share of the household robots market and is expected to retain its position during the forecast period.China is the fastest developing country in Asia Pacific.

Product innovation, as seen in robotic vacuums, has boosted the growth and acceptance of such products among consumers in China.Demand from the growing middle-class population in China for domestic cleaning, home security, and surveillance drives the market.

Advanced connectivity features and the availability of a wide variety of robotic vacuums are the key reasons for the increasing adoption of robotic vacuums over the years.

Breakdown of primary participants: By Company Type: Tier 1 = 15%, Tier 2 = 50%, and Tier 3 = 35% By Designation: C-level Executives = 45%, Directors = 35%, and Others = 20% By Region: North America = 45%, Europe = 35%, Asia Pacific = 12%, and Rest of the World = 8%

Key players operating in the household robots market are iRobot Corporation (US), Ecovacs Robotics Co., Ltd. (China), Xiaomi Corporation (China), Maytronics, Ltd. (Israel), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Neato robotics, Inc. (US), Dyson Limited (Singapore), LG Electronics Inc. (South Korea), LEGO A/S (Denmark), Hayward Holdings, Inc. (US), UBTECH Robotics, Inc. (China), Husqvarna Group (Sweden), Miele (Germany), Robomow (Israel), Cecotec Innovaciones S.L. (Spain), Monoprice, Inc. (US), temi (US), Deere & Company (US), BObsweep (Canada), ILIFE Innovation Limited (China), ILIFE Innovation Limited (China), Sharp Corporation (Japan), SharkNinja Operating LLC (US), Bissell Inc. (US), Blue Frog Robotics (France), and Beijing Roborock Technology Co. Ltd. (China).

Research Coverage:This report has segmented the household robots market based on offering, type, distribution channel, application, and geography.The report discusses the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges pertaining to the market.

It gives a detailed view of the market across 4 main regionsNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. Value chain analysis has been included in the report, along with the key players and their competitive analysis in the household robots ecosystem.

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The global household robots market is projected to grow from USD 9.2 billion in 2022 to USD 19.3 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 16.0% during the...

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry has changed significantly over the past decade. Consumers preferences have altered and so has the demand and supplychain pattern. Since the adoption of automation in the industry, the FMCG industry has experienced a digital revolution.

In a country like India, fast-moving consumer goods are the key contributors to the economy. According toStatista Research department,the FMCG sector accounts for the fourth-largest sector in the Indian economy.The FMCG market in India is expected to rise at a CAGR of 14.9% to reach US$ 220billion by 2025, from US$ 110 billion in 2020.

A number of large companies have adopted automation such as P&G, Coca-Cola, Hindustan Unilever and many more. Robots have gained wide acceptance across the industries, especially in consumer goods industry processes ranging from packaging, mixing, piece-picking, palletising to quality checks. Indeed, robots are performing an incredible job.

Automation of the whole production line is an expensive process that only larger enterprises can afford. However, with the advancements in technology, collaborative robots or cobots are introduced to the factory floor. Unlike industrial robots, cobots are economical, space-saving and safe to be used within human settings and do not require fencing or caging to ensure workers safety (upon risk assessment). These user-friendly cobots are offering partial automation in the manufacturing processes, an affordable option for small and mid-sized enterprises. In addition, the deployment of cobots does not require major changes in infrastructure.

In the past few years, the automation industry has seen a surge in cobot deployment across the globe. The manufacturing industry was greatly hit by the pandemic, leading to disruption in the supply chain. These companies were under great pressure to improve and optimise their business operations to meet the production requirements as well as to remain competitive in the market. Adoption of robotics and automation across the industry helped manufacturers to ensure business resilience in the sector.

Manufacturers in the FMCG industry face various challenges such as reduced efficiency in labour due to mundane and repetitive tasks in activities like packaging and palletising, logistics and warehousing, weight lifting and many more. The application of robotics and automation has made these tasks very easy and efficient. In the FMCG sector, applications of robotics and automation include:

Such processesinvolve some of the least ergonomic tasks in the supplychain, accounting for a significant number of repetitive strains and musculoskeletaldisorders among workers. Lifting heavy loads and bending to pick up or wrapgoods are not just non-ergonomic tasks that carry the risk of injury, they are alsorepetitive, which can lead to human error as attention spans decline.

Programmed to work on repetitive tasks to relieve workers from performing mundane and tedious tasks, cobots increase the production rate on the factory floor. The application of cobots decreases the fatigue in the workers leaving them free to work on higher-value tasks.

In the past few years, robotics in warehousing and logistics has seen a massive increase in adoption. As cobots are lightweight and flexible, they ensure that goods are transferred at a consistent or even faster pace. Additionally, major infrastructure changes are not required in order to automate the manufacturing unit.

Cobots have relieved the stress of strenuous tasks on workers and also help in increasing production. Automation has reduced the cost of production and increased efficiency among the workers.

Keeping checks of inventory is a rigorous process, especially in the case of retailers where maintaining stock is a necessity. Inventory has become more transparent as a result of automation, and the potential of a last-minute supply outage has been avoided. Distributors and retailers can get real-time inventory counts on specific items, further assisting them to make better decisions.

Cobots are now equipped with sensors to allow manufacturers to scan inventory and identify the space required for the storage of goods. This creates a more efficient space and eliminates the risk of breakage or wastage. Taking advantage of cobots precision and consistent capabilities, manufacturers are relying on cobots more than ever before.

In the FMCG industry, technology has worked as a boon for industries where maintaining quality and keeping checks of ingredients is very crucial. Human employees tend to lose concentration due to repetitive actions after a prolonged period of time, leading to an increase in the prevalence of human errors. In this case, cobots are taking on the ergonomically challenging tasks and relieving human employees to work on better tasks. Besides increasing efficiency and productivity, the reduction of human errors has led to a decrease in product and materials wastage.

The FMCG sector is heavily dependent on seasonal demand, with constant changes in consumer tastes and environments. Traditional industrial robots are often designed to perform a particular task and require robot experts for any programming changes. Whereas cobots are flexible and can be redeployed to perform a variety of tasks without the need for professional engineers.

Robotics and automation have reached new heights, defying barriers caused by the global pandemic and escalating conflicts. The labour-intensive nature of the FMCG sector delivers new options for the adoption of advanced technology. In this case, the perfect man-machine collaboration, cobots, has been a game-changer in this growing industry. With automation and robotics likely to open up opportunities for commercial growth, sustainability monitoring and operational efficiency, the future of the FMCG sector is exciting.

(The author is Mr. Sougandh K.M, Country Manager of India, Universal Robots and the views expressed in this article are his own)

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By Devon Philpott and Kamran Zamanian, Ph.D., iData Research

As medical technology advances, use of surgical robots and navigation systems is increasing across the globe. In 2021, most of the revenue generated in the surgical navigation system market was in North America (Figure 1).1 In August, we wrote about the U.S. market trends for computer-assisted and robotics-assisted surgery. By 2028, the leading global region in the market is expected to be Asia-Pacific (APAC).

APAC is seeing strong double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR), more than tripling in value from 2021 to 2028 (Figures 1 & 2).1 This strong growth can be attributed to the large aging population seen in the region, due to increased life expectancy and decreased birth rates.2 By 2050, more than 25% of APACs population is projected to be 60 years of age or older, compared to about 12% in 2016.3 Older populations tend to have a higher need for surgery, such as joint replacements, driving the surgical navigation market.1 Other factors that will aid in this growth include an increasing trend toward minimally invasive surgeries and the clinical benefits of using a navigation system compared to freehand surgery.1

Figure 1: Market value for the surgical navigation market by region, 2021 versus the expected value in 2028. Access iDatas global surgical robotics and navigation market reportto view more granular data.

Figure 2: Growth rates for the surgical navigation market by region, 2019 to 2028. Access iDatas global surgical robotics and navigation market reportto view more granular data.

Specifically in the surgical robotics market, North America is expected to remain the largest region from 2021-2028.1 However, APAC is expected to see more than a three-fold increase due to the several domestic companies releasing surgical robots with applications for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), orthopedic surgery, spinal surgery, and neurosurgery. When surgical robots are manufactured internationally, import taxes and fees must be paid in addition to the cost of the robot, many of which are already in the high-six-figure or seven-figure range, posing a hefty bill for surgical centers. One of the more expensive systems in the surgical robotics market is the da Vinci robot offered by Intuitive Surgical, a company that has been dominating the robotic MIS system market over the last several years. There are a number of domestic companies in the APAC region looking to compete with Intuitive by releasing surgical robots at more affordable prices, which is expected to drive down the average selling price (ASP) compared to other regions (Figure 3). Some of these companies include Articulus Surgical, KAIST Future Medical Robotics Research Center, Medicaroid, meerecompany, and MicroPort. In addition to the robotic MIS market, MicroPort is also present in the robotic orthopedic surgery market in the APAC region. Other domestic companies include CUREXO, Tinavi Medical Technologies, and Koh Young Technology, which offer robotic systems for orthopedic, spinal, and neurosurgery.

Figure 3: Comparison of average selling price (ASP) for minimally invasive surgical robots in Asia-Pacific to all other regions (North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), 2021 versus 2028. Access iDatas global surgical robotics and navigation market reportto view more granular data.

Although the company is already well established in the robotic MIS space, Intuitive Surgical continues to stay ahead of the market curve. In August 2022, Intuitive announced its plans to invest more than $100 million to build a manufacturing base in Shanghai to increase access to robotic-assisted MIS in China, projected to be ready by 2025.4 As a result, it is expected that more global and domestic surgical robotic companies will invest resources into the Chinese market, as it is the most populated country in the world.4 Once these new facilities are established in China, it is likely that there will be a ripple effect into surrounding countries, furthering the growth of robotic surgery in the APAC region. Globus Medical, a leading competitor in the robotic-assisted neurosurgery market, has also expanded into the region and placed its ExcelsiusGPS system in two major Japanese hospitals.5

In addition to aging populations and domestic competitors entering the space, there is more opportunity for growth in the APAC region because the surgical navigation and robotics markets are currently less established compared to North America or Western Europe. For example, using a navigation system for neurosurgery has already been accepted as the standard of care in North America and Western Europe. Consequently, the market is approaching saturation in those regions as many new systems that are sold year over year are to replace old systems in the market.

However, for regions where the market does not have a high level of penetration, the possibility for growth is much higher. As a result, the regions expected to see the highest growth in the overall surgical navigation and robotics market globally are APAC and the Middle East. Although the Middle East has not recently seen the same level of investment in robotic surgery that the APAC region has, other well-known companies have entered the market in that region, such as CMR Surgical. In 2021, the Cambridge, U.K.-based company announced its entry into the United Arab Emirates, placing its surgical robot into three hospitals across the region.6

As the most populated and fastest-aging region globally, the need for surgery in the APAC region is only going to increase in the coming years. The market for surgical robotics and navigation is still relatively young, providing ample opportunity for growth. Continued investment of resources and technology will develop the market in the future, improving access to care and the health of patients living in the APAC region.

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About The Authors:

Devon Philpott is a research analyst at iData Research. She develops and composes syndicated research projects regarding the medical device industry, publishing the Global Surgical Robotic and Navigation report series following the publication of the U.S. Surgical Robotics and Navigation report in June 2022.

Kamran Zamanian, Ph.D., is CEO and founding partner of iData Research. He has spent over 25 years working in the market research industry with a dedication to the study of medical devices used in the health of patients all over the globe.

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See the new STEM Labs curriculum for 123, GO, IQ, EXP and V5!

This curriculum leverages the coolness of robotics, and the excitement of head to head competition to inspire and engage students.

Students will walk through the design and build a mobile robot to play a sport-like game. During this process they will learn key STEM principles, and robotics concepts. At the culmination of this class, they will compete head-to-head against their peers in the classroom, or on the world stage in the VEX RoboticsCompetition, the largest and fastest growing international robotics competition for middle and high school students.

This modular and project-based curriculum teaches the design process in an engaging, hands-on manner to help teachers challenge, motivate, and inspire their students. By moving students through an actual engineering project, students quickly understand the relevance of what they are learning.

The curriculum is created to ensure that students with varying learning styles and levels can accomplish the lesson goals. No prior robotics experience is required; beginners are able to advance sequentially through the units to gradually increase their knowledge and skill level.

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Introducing Ally Robotics

Washington-based company Ally Robotics works relentlessly to provide feasible robotic solutions to bridge the labor shortage across various industries like restaurants, construction, manufacturing, and much more. Now, they seek investors as they aim to expand.

Combining affordable and reliable hardware with intelligent software, Ally creates robotic arms that can easily carry out various manual tasks and eliminate the need for human interference. These arms are lightweight and easy to set up and use. Most importantly, they can save loads of cash that could otherwise be spent on upfront costs and maintenance of robots.

Source: Ally Robotics

On average, companies may have to spend around $485,000 over a decade to set up and maintain robotic solutions for industrial applications. And there are several reasons why it accumulates such mammoth numbers in expenses.

The setup process of a robotic arm system alone takes a massive investment, as do the programming activities at the back end to make them work properly. Programming robotics can take an extensive amount of time to get them in proper working order.

Ally Robotics aims to simplify this complex system by providing a smart and intuitive robot that uses imitation learning to carry out sophisticated manual tasks, skipping the wearisome steps of setup and programming. All you have to do is perform the action, and the robotic arm will imitate it - while also learning the overall movement/activity - thus acting as a substitute for a manual job.

The cost-effective nature of the Ally system also enables businesses to plan and scale efficiently. Ally robots can be deployed at a much faster rate when compared to traditional robotic systems, saving valuable energy and time.

Ally Robotics is on a mission to simplify the complicated system of robotic solutions while also trying to bring it down to an economic scale where it can be easily afforded by small businesses. The question is, how do they do it?

Ally Robotics cuts down on manufacturing costs by using economical hardware, all while ensuring the build quality isnt compromised. It uses quasi-direct drive actuators, which cost only 30% of the traditional actuators. With maneuverability and affordability being the focus of the entire system, the company uses low-cost materials to produce the final product.

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Undergraduate and graduate students interested in autonomy and robotics are invited to present at a student research session hosted by the Virginia Tech Drone Park as part of the fall symposium of Ridge and Valley chapter of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).

The symposium will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Drone Park. Students will be asked to give a 5-minute lightning talk on their current or completed research projects or recent internship experiences. These presentations will be scheduled between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Students also have the opportunity to demonstrate their work in the nearby enclosed flight area.

To apply to participate, please email the title of your presentation and/or flight request to the Virginia Tech Drone Park (vtdronepark@vt.edu) by Oct. 14.

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HMR's patented and disruptive medical technology offers a dramatic improvement in mobility challenged persons' rehabilitation in clinics or daily living at home with a host of distinguishing and innovative features. It is essentially a self-balancing bipedal robot capable of hands-free dynamic walking and other complex maneuvers for daily use. XoMotion is a superior and intelligent medical exoskeleton device that is beyond the cutting-edge assistive robotic technologies for mobility-impaired people.

HMR received a pre-qualified innovation approval for the ISC Testing Stream funding in 2021, as part of the Call for Proposals 001 issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. HMR worked with ISC and the proposed federal department innovation tester/sponsor, the DND, over the past year to finalize this contract award in July 2022.

"At HMR, we are so pleased and very excited for this opportunity by Innovative Solutions Canada to demonstrate the unique capabilities of our exoskeleton in revolutionizing physical therapy and to significantly elevate the standard of care worldwide." said Dr. Siamak Arzanpour, HMR's Co-Founder and CEO.

HMR will deliver the first unit of XoMotion to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by the end of the year to begin testing with volunteer participants.

Human in Motion Robotics Inc. is a British Columbia, Canada, based developer of the next generation wearable lower-limb exoskeleton, XoMotion. It is designed to (i) revolutionize robotic rehabilitation to elevate the standard of care in physical therapy and (ii) introduce disruptive mobility device to get people out of wheelchairs and walking again with full mobility and independence.XoMotion provides advanced articulation and superior joint range of motion, allowing for natural walking, self-balancing, and independent use. A radical improvement to the current technology, XoMotion offers revolutionary new opportunities in both rehabilitation and personal use for a wide range of mobility-impaired users.

Innovative Solutions Canada is a Government of Canada innovation procurement program that supports Canadian small businesses by procuring, testing and evaluating promising pre-commercialized technology or late stage R&D prototypes in real-life settings.

For further informationHuman in Motion Robotics: Media Inquiries, [emailprotected];Investor Relations, [emailprotected].

Innovative Solutions Canada: Media Inquiries, (343) 291-1777.

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