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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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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 5 kg
- 900 mm
- ±0.03 mm
- 0.33 h
- Gnss
- 10 m/s
Faster than 98% of 40 Mobile Manipulator robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- space robotics,security robotics,logistics,production,consumer
- micro-uav
- space,security,logistics
- both
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 2960
Movement & precision5
- 8
- 39
- 6
- 8
- 0.98
Sensing & perception9
- No
- Yes
- stereo,thermal
- laser range finder,stereo camera,imu,temperature sensors,current sensors,tactile sensor arrays,rotational absolute encoders,force-torque sensors
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
Controls & integration3
- Mini ITX computer with DFKI ZynqBrain
- Software Platform
- Mantis Studio
- no code gui
Safety & certification1
- ISO 10218-1,ISO 13849-1
Buying & support1
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
Other details5
- Actuation
- {"arms":"2 x 6-DOF","head":"4-DOF","legs":"4 x 6-DOF","hands":"2 x 8-DOF","torso":"5-DOF"}
- Speed Mph
- 2.2
- Power Supply
- LiPo primary battery: 45.6 V and 10 Ah
- Running Speed Ms
- 10
- Locomotion Posture Dimensions
- 2.96 m x 1.84 m x 0.32 m
Who uses it
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Add a customer →Company milestones(estimated)
- Jul 2025DeploymentICHIBAN mission completed
- 2020DeploymentMANTIS tested with consortium partners at DFKI Bremen
- 1988MilestoneFounded as PPP
- Not yet on fileMilestoneMANTIS described as DFKI mobile-manipulation research platform
- Not yet on fileMilestoneRH5 Manus further development of RH5
- Not yet on fileMilestoneRH5 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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