The REX is a Surgical / Medical robot developed by Rex Bionics (NZ).
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Overview
REX is a hands-free robotic exoskeleton designed for rehabilitation of people with mobility impairments, including severe disabilities such as spinal cord injury and hemiplegia from stroke or traumatic brain injury. It provides powered assistance for standing, walking forwards/backwards/sideways, turning, and predefined exercises (squats, lunges, sit-to-stand, leg swings, stretches). The device uses 10 custom linear actuators, 27 onboard microprocessors, and proprietary control code to deliver stable motion for users up to 100 kg. It is designed for use in rehabilitation centres and hospitals under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
Flagship features
- Designed for people with mobility impairments, including those with more severe disabilities
- Offers rehabilitation options and enhances mobility for a wide range of people
- REX is powered by rechargeable, interchangeable batteries
- Offers a wide range of exercises specifically designed for patients with mobility impairments
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Viability
AIM listing
Availability
Specifications
Category: Surgical / Medical- Payload
- 100 kg
- Weight
- 38 kg
- Battery
- 1 h
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2003
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- rehabilitation clinic
- Sub Category
- medical rehabilitation
- Industries Served
- healthcare
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Movement & precision1
- Actuator Type
- electric motor
Power & runtime2
- Battery Type
- lithium-polymer
- Battery Capacity Wh
- 488.4
Buying & support1
- Availability Status
- available
Other details24
- Washable
- removable pads hand wash
- Load Path
- ground
- Assist Mode
- active
- Battery Count
- 2
- Body Coverage
- lower body
- Motor Details
- 10 custom designed linear actuators
- Donning Assist
- two assistants
- Frame Material
- carbon fiber
- Joints Actuated
- hip,knee,ankle
- Adjustable Range
- leg length adjustable to user's joints; harness and abdominal straps fully adjustable
- Control Strategy
- preprogrammed motion
- Padding Material
- removable foam padding
- Stair Capability
- none
- Battery Swappable
- true
- Battery Voltage V
- 29.6
- Control Code Lines
- 500,000 lines of proprietary code
- Degrees Of Freedom
- 10
- Indication For Use
- spinal cord injury,hemiplegia arising from stroke,traumatic brain injury
- User Weight Max Kg
- 100
- Battery Capacity Ah
- 16.5
- Microprocessor Count
- 27
- Regulatory Clearance
- FDA_cleared
- Sit To Stand Support
- true
- Walking Aid Required
- none
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Company milestones
- 2014MilestoneAIM listing
- 2003MilestoneFounded in Auckland
- —DeploymentREX available in New Zealand and tested in Australia and European countries
- —Milestone8 years of development for wheelchair-bound rehabilitation solution
- —MilestoneRex Bionics seeking FDA approval for US market entry
- —LaunchREX Robotic Exoskeleton introduced as world's first self-balancing rehabilitation robot
- —PartnershipRex Bionics establishes distribution partnerships in US, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Denmark, and Belgium
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Rexercises
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the REX?
- The REX is developed by Rex Bionics, based in NZ.
- What type of robot is the REX?
- The REX is a Surgical / Medical robot made by Rex Bionics.
- How much does the REX cost?
- Pricing for the REX is not publicly listed — contact Rex Bionics for a quote.
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