Mobility Unlimited Hub with the Toyota Mobility Foundation

For millions of people with disabilities, the ability to turn on a light, play with a toy, or communicate a need remains out of reach, due to assistive technologies that are too expensive, too complex or built for abilities not everyone has. Possibility Neurotechnologies is working to radically expand access to communication, independence and participation. Its flagship product, Think2Switch, is a mobile app that transforms off-the-shelf EEG headsets into affordable brain-computer interface systems, enabling users to control smart devices and express intent using only their thoughts — no movement, speech or technical expertise required.

Many visually impaired individuals avoid live events — not due to lack of interest, but because of limited accessibility. GiveVision is bridging this gap with its wearable headset that enhances residual vision using digital zoom and real-time TV feed, allowing users to follow events visually and independently. The company’s mission is to make sports and cultural venues truly inclusive. To date, its device has been successfully deployed at major sports competitions, including the Olympics, Paralympics and Wimbledon.

Steadiwear develops smart, battery-free stabilization wearables that reduce hand tremors in individuals with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Its current product, the Steadi-3, uses a patented passive damping system to restore hand control instantly, without motors, batteries or charging. It is clinically validated and designed in collaboration with patients to support daily activities such as eating, drinking and writing. The Toronto-based startup is also developing the Steadi-3+, with the same technology as the Steadi-3, focused on miniaturization, durability and full insurance coverage compatibility.

Bionic Power is a medical device manufacturer that develops products for pediatric and adult mobility assistance. Its first product, the Agilik smart orthosis, is designed to help children with crouch gait (a gait disorder that is often associated with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other knee extension-deficiency disorders), as well as adults with weakened limbs due to hemiparesis (commonly associated with strokes) or polio. Its users report significant improvements in independence and quality of life.

smartARM is building the world’s first AI-vision powered bionic arm. Designed to be intuitive and affordable, its device helps hand amputees gain autonomy in daily life. At the core is smartARMS’s proprietary software, Dexterity OS, which uses AI to determine the best grips for objects that users intend to interact with. The prosthetic has been engineered to work within existing government and insurance reimbursement systems, delivering the device at little to no cost to users.

ImaginAble involves people with disabilities at every stage of development. Prior to launch, it tested Guided Hands, a device that supports fine motor movements, with more than 875 people with disabilities through six three-month pilot programs in nursing homes, rehab hospitals and schools. The Hamilton-based startup continues to collaborate with organizations such as Smile Therapy for Kids for in-person feedback with therapists, caregivers and patients. Its device, which helps children and adults with limited hand mobility write, draw and use a touchscreen, is currently used in schools and healthcare settings in more than 25 countries.

Steadiwear develops smart, battery-free stabilization wearables that reduce hand tremors in individuals with essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease. Its current product, the Steadi-3, uses a patented passive damping system to restore hand control instantly, without motors, batteries or charging. It is clinically validated and designed in collaboration with patients to support daily activities such as eating, drinking and writing. The Toronto-based startup is also developing the Steadi-3+, with the same technology as the Steadi-3, focused on miniaturization, durability and full insurance coverage compatibility.

Victoria Hand Project (VHP) is a Canadian charitable organization committed to expanding access to prosthetic care and technology for amputees in low-resource and conflict-affected regions. VHP uses innovative 3D-printing technology to locally produce affordable, high-quality prosthetic arms and provides equipment and comprehensive training to in-country partner clinics and rehabilitation teams. This approach empowers local healthcare providers to deliver sustainable care, while keeping costs low and culturally appropriate. Since its inception, VHP has established partnerships in 11 countries and continues to grow its global impact, helping restore independence and dignity to hundreds of amputees around the world.

Neuro Group XR is a Canadian healthtech company that is revolutionizing neurorehabilitation through Kinesix XR, an immersive virtual and augmented reality platform that delivers personalized, AI-driven therapy for patients recovering from neurological and musculoskeletal conditions-both in clinical settings and at home. Its platform combines virtual reality with augmented reality to create safe 3D spaces. The Kinesix XR system is being used to help people who have experienced accidents or have illnesses that affect their mobility.

Montreal-based medtech company, Ora Medical, is on a mission to make advanced physical rehabilitation accessible to all. Its flagship product, Levity, is a hands-free gait trainer featuring a patented body weight support system designed for children with mobility challenges. Levity bridges the gap between costly clinic-based systems and basic walkers by offering a portable, easy-to-use solution that promotes motor activity and builds leg muscle strength to support the development of independent walking. Registered in 25 countries, Levity is helping children around the world gain mobility and confidence.

This B.C.-based company’s next-generation wearable lower-limb exoskeleton, is a self-balancing robot that supports all the complex movements that able-bodied people can do. Its XoMotion-R product aims to revolutionize the standard of care of physical rehabilitation, and increase the chances for those who are affected by such motion disabilities as spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis to regain mobility. HMR’s next product is a personal-use exoskeleton, XoMotion-P, which will offer a unique solution for helping people who use wheelchairs walk again with full mobility and independence.