A machine that allows the paralyzed to walk again, and textiles that can monitor your vital signs without the need for wires. These were just two of the top health gadgets at this year’s CES tech show in Las Vegas.

When Chloe Angus suffered a spinal injury ten years ago, she was told she would never walk again. And yet, she is. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, she’s able to stand thanks to the XoMotion exoskeleton by Human in Motion. Angus says it pushes the boundaries of what’s possible for people with disabilities.

How we differentiate and how we have stepped into the next generation of exoskeletons is that we are a fully independent self-balancing exoskeleton, meaning that we do not need arm crutches or a walker to use the device. You don't have to have upper body strength. We can accommodate much higher levels of injury and we can also get people into exoskeleton sooner after injury with our device, says Angus, who is a director of the company.

The XoMotion has been approved for use in Canada as a clinical device and will be available in clinics, hospitals and research labs.

CES, the annual trade show of all things tech, opened on January 7. Formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, CES brings attendees and exhibitors from around the world.

CES 2024 saw more than 138,000 attendees, according to the CTA, and organizers expected to see at least that amount again for this year's show. Over 4,500 exhibitors, including 1,400 startups, were anticipated across 2.5 million square feet of floor space.

This article was provided by The Associated Press.