Unfortunately, there is little scientific literature available to support clinicians prescribing a robotic arm. The Jaco II attaches to a power wheelchair and makes simple daily activities possible: holding a fork or glass, picking up something from the floor, getting a snack from the fridge, whatever a person needs and wants to do. Jaco is a personal robot designed to be used by people with very little or no hand function. JACO Assistive Robotic Arm. Category: Manipulator. It is a leading product in a new generation of lightweight portable robotic tools that enables users to interact with their environment with complete safety, freedom, and effectiveness. In that respect, its star is Jaco, named for its original designer. The Kinova Jaco II robotic arm is designed for individuals who do not have functional use of their arms or hands by giving a user the ability to reach and grasp. This robotic device is indeed promising for individuals with various diagnoses and upper limb impairments. Robotic mobile arms are crucial components for many robots, and the multifunctional JACO robotic arm from Kinova can be designed to perform a wide range of tasks. Evaluation of the JACO robotic arm: Clinico-economic study for powered wheelchair users with upper-extremity disabilities Abstract: Many activities of daily living, such as picking up glasses, holding a fork or opening a door, which most people do without thinking, can become insurmountable for people who have upper extremity disabilities. Made By: Kinova. By Marc Hagen • October 18, 2018 . Empower yourself with their robotic arms . Date of manufacture or date of introduction: 2010. JACO Robotic Arm - enabling the impossible . control a JACO robotic arm by Kinova from brain signals using the OpenViBE software2. Introduction: The JACO robot arm, developed by Kinova at its state-of-the-art R&D department, is a revolutionary device designed for multiple professional applications. Jaco is fitted to the side of an electric wheelchair and is operated using the existing wheelchair control. The JACO robot arm is a revolutionary manipulator designed for multiple academic and professional applications. Jaco can assist with many tasks and daily activities, increasing abilities and maximising independence. (Photo courtesy of Kinova Robotics) Although much of what it produces has industrial, research or other applications, Kinova also makes devices that empower those with physical disabilities. Robot Name: JACO. Take back control of your activities of daily living.