SMC CORPORATION
The ARM robot provides patients with a new, playful experience for their recovery.
ABOUT SMC-ARM
Vivax is a Brazilian technology company founded in 2011 by brothers Tomas and Antonio Makiyama, with the purpose of developing Solutions that support professionals in motor training, movement practice, and physical rehabilitation activities. The company focuses on creating robotic and electromechanical systems designed to enhance the delivery, precision, and consistency of motorized exercise.
Vivax supplies technology to public and private institutions across Brazil, operating a Class I ANVISA-licensed manufacturing facility in São Caetano do Sul and a technology showroom in São Paulo. Vivax US is being established to focus specifically on expansion into the American market, supporting distribution, service, and regulatory operations in the United States.
Our Purpose
To be a benchmark in the global healthcare market as creators of solutions with playful and motivational content that aid in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological and orthopedic dysfunctions.
Our Mission & Vision
REHABILITATION ROBOT
The ARM is a robotic, motor-assisted exercise device designed to support professionals in conducting structured upper-limb movement training. It enables users to perform repetitive, controlled, and task-oriented motor exercises through interactive digital activities.
The system includes a variety of digital games—used with or without robotic assistance—that promote engagement, consistency of practice, and structured movement repetition.
The ARM Robot has been commercialized since 2018 and is classified as a Class I, low-risk medical device.
OUR BOARD TEAM
Meet Our Board Team
DR. ANTONIO MASSATO
MAKIYAMA
Antonio Makiyama, an engineer educated at USP, Cambridge, and MIT, contributes expertise in robotics, material resistance, and human–machine interaction.
SUCCESS STORIES
Healthcare Professionals Experiences
Learn how healthcare professionals are applying Vivax US solutions in clinical environments through their practical insights and experiences.
Juliana Melo, Occupational Therapist
“This robotic movement enables structured upper-limb range-of-motion and muscle-engagement exercises.”
Thais Tavares Terranova, Occupational Therapist
“The equipment’s movements closely resemble typical upper-limb actions, such as reaching for a cup or interacting with everyday objects.”
Lisandra Cardoso, Physical Therapist
"The A.R.M. system supports movement patterns and promotes improved strength, coordination, and overall movement awareness."
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