The MANTIS is a Mobile Manipulator developed by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. Key specifications: arm payload 5 kg, arm reach 900 mm, repeatability ±0.03 mm, base speed 10 m/s.
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Overview
MANTIS is a multi-legged robot with six extremities developed for interdisciplinary research in mobile manipulation. It operates in two postures: using the four rear legs for locomotion and the two front legs for manipulation in one posture, while walking on all six extremities in its locomotion posture. This versatility allows it to navigate complex scenarios effectively. It is designed as an autonomous system with integrated computing and a diverse sensory suite for environment interaction and internal monitoring.
Flagship features
- Micro UAV (~52g) with 148mm rotor diameter
- Dual sensor payload: 2x EO cameras (2560×720 snapshot) + 1x thermal camera (256×192)
- Dynamic optical stabilization enables stable indoor flight without GNSS
- Dynamic Power Data Link with frequency hopping for secure transmission >1 km
- Front and side obstacle avoidance sensors for indoor maneuvering
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Viability
ICHIBAN mission completed
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Specifications
Category: Mobile Manipulator- Arm payload
- 5 kg
- Arm reach
- 900 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.03 mm
- Base speed
- 10 m/s
- Battery
- 0.33 h
- Navigation
- gnss
Company profile
- Founded
- 1988
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics4
- Hand Dof
- 8
- Dof Total
- 39
- Dof Per Arm
- 6
- Dof Per Hand
- 8
Power & battery1
- Power Supply
- LiPo primary battery: 45.6 V and 10 Ah
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- laser range finder,stereo_camera,imu,temperature sensors,current sensors,tactile sensor arrays,rotational absolute encoders,force-torque sensors
Compute1
- Onboard Compute
- Mini ITX computer with DFKI ZynqBrain
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- ISO 10218-1,ISO 13849-1
Other16
- Actuation
- {"arms":"2 x 6-DOF","head":"4-DOF","legs":"4 x 6-DOF","hands":"2 x 8-DOF","torso":"5-DOF"}
- Height Mm
- 2960
- Speed Mph
- 2.2
- Applications
- space robotics,security robotics,logistics,production,consumer
- Sub Category
- micro-uav
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Company Country
- DE
- Deployment Notes
- Used in various research projects including space robotics and mobile manipulation.
- Running Speed Ms
- 10
- Walking Speed Ms
- 0.98
- Industries Served
- space,security,logistics
- Software Platform
- Mantis Studio
- Programming Interface
- no_code_gui
- Additional Information
- - Micro UAV (~52g) with 148mm rotor diameter - Dual sensor payload: 2x EO cameras (2560×720 snapshot) + 1x thermal camera (256×192) - Dynamic optical stabilization enables stable indoor flight without GNSS - Dynamic Power Data Link with frequency hopping for secure transmission >1 km - Front and side obstacle avoidance sensors for indoor maneuvering
- Deployment Environment
- both
- Locomotion Posture Dimensions
- 2.96 m x 1.84 m x 0.32 m
Company milestones
- Jul 2025DeploymentICHIBAN mission completed
- 2020DeploymentMANTIS tested with consortium partners at DFKI Bremen
- 1988MilestoneFounded as PPP
- —MilestoneMANTIS described as DFKI mobile-manipulation research platform
- —MilestoneRH5 Manus further development of RH5
- —MilestoneRH5 Manus development at DFKI Robotics Innovation Center
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the MANTIS?
- The MANTIS is developed by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence.
- What type of robot is the MANTIS?
- The MANTIS is a Mobile Manipulator made by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence.
- How much does the MANTIS cost?
- Pricing for the MANTIS is not publicly listed — contact German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the MANTIS?
- Key specifications of the MANTIS: arm payload 5 kg, arm reach 900 mm, repeatability ±0.03 mm, base speed 10 m/s, battery 0.33 h.
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