JACO
Empower human potential.
Overview
JACO is an assistive robotic manipulator arm designed to help people with limited or no upper-limb mobility regain independence. It is typically mounted on a powered wheelchair and controlled by the user through the chair's existing joystick or other interface. The arm can grasp and manipulate objects, enabling users to perform daily tasks such as drinking, eating, opening doors, and picking up items.
✨ Key Features
- Lightweight carbon fiber construction
- 6-axis movement mimicking a human arm
- 2 or 3-fingered gripper
- Mounts on powered wheelchairs
- Controlled via wheelchair joystick, head control, or other interfaces
- Weather-resistant design
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Extremely lightweight due to carbon fiber construction.
- Highly flexible and dexterous with 6 axes of movement.
- Well-established and widely adopted in the assistive robotics field.
Unique Value: Provides a life-changing tool that empowers people with severe upper body impairments to interact with their environment and perform daily tasks independently, significantly improving their quality of life.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used by individuals worldwide to regain independence in daily tasks.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Primarily a therapeutic/rehabilitation device (it is an assistive tool)
- Users without a powered wheelchair or the cognitive ability to control the arm
🏆 Alternatives
While some devices provide passive arm support, JACO is a fully functional robotic arm that can manipulate objects. It is known for being lighter and more dexterous than many of its competitors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Standard tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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