Human in Motion Robotics
Vancouver HQ; SFU spinout, with Seoul officeFounded 2016
- Neurorehabilitation and assistive tech
Human In Motion Robotics develops robotic exoskeleton technology for people with lower-extremity motor deficits. Its XoMotion™ platform is designed to support self-balancing, hands-free upright mobility and complex walking tasks, with applications in rehabilitation training and future personal mobility.
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 51–100
reccy insights
Human in Motion Robotics’ clearest commercial milestone was the June 5, 2025 delivery of its first clinical XoMotion exoskeleton to Synaptic Health, marking its entry into a Canadian rehabilitation setting. In August 2026, XoMotion was described as available for sale in Canada and in use at rehabilitation centers; the associated product coverage also emphasized hands-free standing and walking for people with mobility impairments. The company received a CAD $3 million grant (about US$2.19 million) on May 11, 2026, with Pacific Economic Development Canada identified as lead. Earlier milestones include selection for the Mobility Unlimited Hub’s second cohort, announced August 6, 2025, and a TAG Award for MedTech Innovation for XoMotion on May 22, 2025. XoMotion also received a CES 2025 Innovation Award, announced in November 2024. These developments indicate progress across recognition, clinical delivery, and commercialization, but public details on sales volume, clinical outcomes, and deployment scale remain limited.
Written by reccy's AI from company sites, press and funding records · updated Oct 2026
What makes Human in Motion Robotics distinct
- 01XoMotion is designed to provide self-balancing, hands-free mobility.
- 02The platform aims to support physiological lower-extremity motion and complex tasks such as stairs, slopes, and turns.
- 03Sensor systems and multimodal controllers are designed to enable hands-free functionality.
- 04An open control platform and access to kinematic, activity, and sensor data support research collaborations.
- 05The company combines robotics and medical expertise with a focus on patient independence and measurable rehabilitation value.
Technology & products3
- XoMotion™
A self-balancing wearable lower-limb exoskeleton designed to help people with mobility impairments stand and walk hands-free, including complex walking motions.
- XoMotion-R
An exoskeleton version designed for ambulatory training to help people with spinal cord injuries retrain standing and walking functions in rehabilitation centers.
- Research Collaboration and Open Control Platform
A research offering that provides access to the XoMotion platform and an open control system for testing new control methodologies.
Recent updates6
- Aug 3, 2026Product launch
XoMotion is a self-balancing exoskeleton that helps people with mobility impairments stand and walk hands-free.
ibtimes.com - Jun 5, 2025Product launch
Human in Motion Robotics delivered its first clinical XoMotion exoskeleton to Synaptic Health, marking the device’s launch in a Canadian rehabilitation setting.
einpresswire.com - May 22, 2025Award
TAG Award for MedTech Innovation
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About Human in Motion Robotics
- Products
- XoMotion™, XoMotion-R, Research Collaboration and Open Control Platform
- Leadership
- Edward Park, Co-Founder and Co-CEOSiamak Arzanpour, Co-FounderShaun Bourgeois, Mechanical Design Engineer
- Focus areas
- Robotics, exoskeletons, rehabilitation, mobility technology, medical devices, healthcare, clinical research
- Headquarters
- Vancouver HQ; SFU spinout, with Seoul office
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 51–100
- Patents granted
- 10 (Crunchbase)