Rex Bionics launches Rex

Friday, 16 July 2010

No 8 Ventures is delighted to announce that today Rex Bionics launched its revolutionary robotic exoskeleton, Rex. Rex enables a person currently using a wheelchair to stand and walk, including going up and down stairs. Rex is not a replacement for a wheelchair but a complement that provides the opportunity to move about fully upright and to enjoy the multiple benefits this can bring. Rex is potentially suitable for anyone who can self-transfer from their wheelchair and can operate the hand controls. This can enable people to stand up and move around to do all kinds of things, such as: • Stand up to cook dinner at home, or in a friend's house • Enjoy the health benefits of being upright and moving around • Stand and work at a workbench safely, rather than getting a face full of debris • Socialise with friends around the barbecue • Play a few games of pool or foosball with friends • Reach things on the high shelves at home, in the supermarket, or at work • Stand up in family photos like graduations and wedding shots No 8 Ventures is proud to have been the foundation investor in Rex Bionics. Jenny Morel the Managing Partner of No 8 Ventures is Chairman and current CEO of Rex Bionics. For further information see http://www.rexbionics.com/