Mantis™
Built by FBR · United States· Launched 2025
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Mantis in Action | Full Animation: DST Robotic Welding
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Overview
The FBR Mantis™ is an advanced 8m reach robotic welder designed for heavy fabrication and defense applications. With features like Dynamic Stabilisation Technology™ (DST) and flexible welder integration, it provides stable, high-quality welding while addressing labor shortages and enhancing productivity in industrial settings.
Key specs
- Built for welding
- Programmed through Verbotics
- Rated for operation at 0 45°C
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Collaborative
- 900 mm
- Fixed base
- Proprietary app
- AS 4024
- Yes
- Commercial
- Defense, heavy fabrication, mining
21% of industrial arm robots have it
- 6
- 5 kg
- ±0.03 mm
- ≤ 10 m/s
More joints than 33% of 805 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Carries more than 14% of 855 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
More precise than 67% of 648 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Faster than 93% of 205 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Detailed specifications
Other details7
- Lifetime
- 40,000 hrs
- Joint Ranges
- {"J1":"±185°","J2":"0° - 155°","J3":"0° - 175°"}
- Travel Speed
- 10 m/min
- Welding Speed
- up to 4000 mm/min
- Welder Options
- Standard: Fronius TPS400i, High Deposition: 2 x Fronius TPS 500i
- Deposition Rate
- up to 25 kg/hr
- Welding Wire Capacity
- 2 x 250 kg drums
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2016AwardWestern Australian award
- 2006MilestoneCompany founded
- Not yet on fileLaunchHadrian X development
- Not yet on fileMilestoneMantis assembly milestone announced
- Not yet on fileMilestoneMantis taking shape behind the scenes
- Not yet on fileMilestoneMantis development update video released
FBR in the news
the maker1 event · last 12 months
- Oct 25FBR Limited Demonstrates Mantis™ Welding Robot to Samsung Heavy Industries Delegation
FBR in the news
the maker1 event · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Mantis™?
- The Mantis™ is developed by FBR, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Mantis™?
- The Mantis™ is a Industrial Arm made by FBR.
- How much does the Mantis™ cost?
- The Mantis™ is listed at US$630,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from FBR. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the Mantis™ launched?
- The Mantis™ was launched in 2025.
- What are the key specifications of the Mantis™?
- Key specifications of the Mantis™: arm class collaborative, axes 6, payload 5 kg, reach 900 mm, repeatability ±0.03 mm.
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