by Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is a leading US non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis and funding spinal cord injury research. Its National Paralysis Resource Center publishes free, medically reviewed content covering mobility technology, health management, and independent living, distributed to over 219,000 people since 2002.
The personal exoskeletons page provides an objective comparison of commercially available wearable exoskeleton devices — including ReWalk, Ekso GT, and Indego — covering FDA clearance status, eligible injury levels and diagnoses, weight and operation requirements, Medicare and insurance coverage, and how to locate a certified training programme or active clinical trial. The Foundation's Paralysis Resource Center counsellors (1-800-539-7309) offer free one-on-one support for individuals navigating technology funding and access.
Individuals living with spinal cord injury or paralysis from any cause who are researching wearable exoskeleton options, as well as family caregivers, physiatrists, and rehabilitation teams evaluating appropriate technology for their patients.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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