Ghost Robotics has announced the release of a new manipulator arm for its Vision 60 Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicle, adding manipulation capabilities to the company’s existing quadruped platform. The manipulator arm is designed as a lightweight, modular system mounted on top of the Vision 60 robot. According to the company, it allows the robot to carry out tasks such as opening doors, retrieving objects and handling equipment in indoor and outdoor environments. The arm has six degrees of freedom and a fully backdrivable design intended to enable force-sensitive operation while preserving the robot’s mobility.
Ghost Robotics said the new arm is intended for use in missions where remote manipulation is required, including defense, explosive ordnance disposal, disaster response, inspection and industrial applications. The company stated that the addition expands the Vision 60’s operational scope to environments where interaction with physical infrastructure is necessary.
The manipulator arm has a full extension of one meter and a mass of 10.6 kilograms. It provides a gripping force of 11.3 kilograms and supports a continuous payload of 3.75 kilograms at a reach of 50 centimeters. The system is rated for operation in temperatures ranging from minus 40 to 55 degrees Celsius and carries an IP67 rating for dust and water ingress.
The Vision 60 Q-UGV is an all-weather, all-terrain quadruped platform designed to support modular payloads. Ghost Robotics describes the robot as waterproof and field-repairable, with the ability to operate in rain, snow, mud, sand and uneven terrain. The platform is used by military and commercial organizations and can be configured with sensors, cameras, communication systems and, with the latest release, the new manipulator arm. Ghost Robotics develops legged robotic systems for defense, public safety and industrial use, focusing on applications such as hazardous material handling, disaster response and infrastructure security.
