Ghost Robotics has introduced a new Manipulator Arm for its Vision 60 Q-UGV, significantly expanding the robot’s ability to physically interact with its environment in harsh, real-world conditions. The lightweight, modular, top-mounted arm is designed to preserve the robot’s mobility while adding precise manipulation capabilities. With six degrees of freedom and a fully backdrivable, force-sensitive design, it can perform complex tasks such as opening doors, retrieving objects, handling tools, and inspecting areas—even functioning like a periscope when needed.
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The addition of the arm supports Ghost Robotics’ mission of keeping humans out of dangerous situations. It enables safer remote operations for first responders, military personnel, and industrial inspectors working in hazardous, confined, or hard-to-reach environments. This enhancement broadens the Vision 60’s applications across defense, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), disaster response, inspection, manufacturing, and other industrial sectors.
Technically, the arm offers a full extension of 1 meter and weighs 10.6 kg. It delivers a gripping force of 11.3 kg and can handle a continuous payload of 3.75 kg at a 50 cm reach. Built for extreme conditions, it operates in temperatures ranging from –40 to 55°C and carries an IP67 rating, making it dust-tight and water-resistant (submersible up to 1 meter).
Combined with the Vision 60’s existing all-terrain mobility, long endurance, modular payload system, and proven deployment with military and commercial users, the new Manipulator Arm transforms the robot into a more versatile platform capable of both navigating and actively manipulating challenging environments.
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Source: Ghost Robotics Press Release
Post By: A. Tuter
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