The JAECO Wilmington Robotic EXosekelton (WREX) Arm, available through JAECO Orthopedic, Hot Springs, Ark, was designed at A. I. DuPont Hospital for Children and is a lightweight exoskeleton, featuring two links and four degrees of motion, that approximates normal human anatomy. The product is built to integrate elastic band elevation, assisting for both the shoulder and elbow to eliminate gravity influence on the extremity.

The WREX is intended to accommodate individuals with neuromuscular weakness, such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, muscle disease, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, that impact the upper limbs. It serves as a functional aid in activities of daily living, the JAECO Orthopedic website notes. The product may also serve as a cost-effective exercise/therapy device for individuals recovering from stroke.

The site states that the WREX can be attached to most common wheelchairs and mobility seating systems, using one of the three mount bases provided with the arm.

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[Source: JAECO Orthopedic]