Helen Robinson - CEO, Rex Bionics

Rex Bionics

An important outcome for people using Rex is the physical feeling most experience - that of painless movement and relaxation as the body's systems circulate. With state-of-art, highly engineered systems some 17 on-board computer processors control movement and balance while a fingertip control box allows the Rex user to direct the device to sit, stand, walk and turn with consummate ease.

These robotic legs can even walk up steps, up or down slopes. Rex has been designed with maximum comfort and stability. Rex does not require any additional supportive aids such as crutches. The device is self supporting allowing you to keep your arms and hands free to use.

Helen is the CEO of Rex Bionics, an advanced technology robotics organization which has designed and developed a robotic exoskeleton (Rex) which provides mobility to wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments. Uniquely Rex enables users to independently stand, walk, climb stairs and go up slopes.

Helen has led many technology companies over the past 25 years, including as CEO of Microsoft, New Zealand, and as Vice President of APAC, Pivotal Corporation, a Canadian CRM software company. Her current directorships include National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) and the NZ Business Excellence Foundation. As a past Director for Auckland Plus (part of Auckland Regional Council) Helen chaired the Metro Innovation and Export Project.

Dr. Glen House

12 / 13 / 2011