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Ekso vs Jaco

Side-by-side comparison of Ekso (Ekso Bionics) and Jaco (Kinova) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Ekso
Ekso65.9
Jaco
Jaco59.2

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Ekso
    EksoUnited States
  • Jaco
    JacoCanada

Year First Available

  • Ekso
    Ekso2010
  • Jaco
    Jaco2009

Verified Deployments

  • Ekso
    Ekso0 Deployments
  • Jaco
    Jaco0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Ekso
    Ekso$130,000 USD
  • Jaco
    Jaco$50,000 USD

Availability Status

  • Ekso
    EksoACTIVE
  • Jaco
    JacoACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Max Speed

  • Ekso
    Ekso0.5 m/s
  • Jaco
    Jaco0.2 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • Ekso
    Eksofully autonomous
  • Jaco
    JacoFully autonomous and teleoperated

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

MetricEksoJaco
Investment$130,000$50,000
Payback period31.2 mo12.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$120,000$200,000
ROI (5 yr)+92%+400%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Ekso and Jaco?

Ekso is made by Ekso Bionics, based in US. Jaco is made by Kinova, based in CA.

When were Ekso and Jaco launched?

Ekso launched in 2010. Jaco launched in 2009.

How much does Ekso cost compared to Jaco?

Ekso is listed at $130,000. Jaco is listed at $50,000.

How do Ekso and Jaco compare on the Robo Score?

Ekso scores 65.9 on the Robo Score. Jaco scores 59.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Ekso and Jaco in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Surgical Medical on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Surgical Medical robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Surgical Medical TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Surgical Robot TCO: Capital, Consumables, Training, and Per-Procedure Cost.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Ekso and Jaco?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Surgical Robot Vendor Selection: Support Coverage, Software Upgrades, and Lifecycle.

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About this comparison

Ekso vs Jaco compares two robots in the surgical-medical category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.