Robotics Initiative - Talem Technologies X-Ar Exoskeleton Grant

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The Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research Inc

Foundation One-time Grants for Science Research Grants for Disabled

Funding Amount

$70,000

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

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This was a competitive grant awarded to Talem Technologies (private company) and their research team.

Overview

Focus Area: Robotic technology development for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Background

PPMD launched a Robotics Initiative in spring 2015 to explore devices in development that have the potential to assist people living with Duchenne. The organization has been an early funder of several robotic programs that strive to improve the quality of life for people with Duchenne.

Project Description

This grant supported a pilot study of the X-Ar exoskeletal arm technology developed by Talem Technologies. The X-Ar is designed to build upon a user's arm strength, empowering them to endure longer and perform better in various tasks. The device consists of a cuff that cradles the arm with a patented configuration of springs and tensioning hardware to provide zero-gravity support necessary to reach farther and accomplish more.

Eligibility

This was a competitive grant awarded to Talem Technologies (private company) and their research team.

Contact Information

Phone: 1-800-714-5437
Email: info@parentprojectmd.org
Address: 1012 14th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
Website: parentprojectmd.org

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from The Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research Inc's IRS filings)

Michigan State University Board of Trustees

East Lansing, MI · 2020

$15K

1 grant in The Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research Inc's 2020 filings reference “Robotics Initiative” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What The Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 22
Total given: $1.35M
Median grant: $27K
Range: $7,500–$300K

By dollars: Florida 42%, Ohio 14%, Massachusetts 11%. Top recipient cities: Gainesville, FL; Columbus, OH; Boston, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

University of Florida Foundation · Gainesville, FL

Research- preclinical therapeutic assessment lab

$300K
University of Florida Board of Trustees · Gainesville, FL

Research- wellstone supplement

$200K
Ohio State University · Columbus, OH

Research- patient preference

$135K
Critical Path · Tucson, AZ

Research- support of duchenne regulatory science consortium

$100K
The General Hospital Corp DBS Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA

Research- fellowship

$100K