Ghost Robotics is giving its Vision 60 quadruped unmanned ground vehicle (Q-UGV) human-like dexterity with the new Manipulator Arm built for tough, real-world missions.
Lightweight, modular, and top-mounted, the arm lets the robot dog open doors, retrieve objects, handle tools, and interact with its environment, all while maintaining agility and stability.
With six degrees of freedom and a fully backdrivable design, it reportedly delivers smooth, force-sensitive control that mirrors the durability and responsiveness of the robot’s legs.
“We have already built legged robots for some of the world’s most demanding customers operating in the toughest environments,” said Gavin Kenneally, Co-founder and CEO of Ghost Robotics.
“Now, those same robots can manipulate the world around them, giving first responders, warfighters, and inspectors a safer and more capable platform for hazardous or hard-to-reach missions.”
The arm also expands the robot’s role in defense, from explosive ordnance disposal and disaster response to inspection and manufacturing, wherever precise remote manipulation is needed.
Tech Behind the Arm
The Manipulator Arm extends to 1 meter (3.3 feet) and weighs 10.6 kilograms (23.4 pounds), allowing operators to perform complex tasks without overloading the robot.
Its gripping force reaches 11.3 kilograms (25 pounds) and supports a continuous payload of 3.75 kilograms (8.3 pounds) at a 50-centimeter (19.7-inch) reach.
Built for harsh environments, it operates from minus 40 to 55 degrees Celsius (minus 40 to 131 Fahrenheit) and remains dust-tight and submersible to 1 meter (3.3 feet).
DEVCOM in Sight
The arm was reportedly developed following feedback from the US Army, US Marine Corps, and US Air Force.
According to Janes, Ghost Robotics has already sold mechanized arm accessories for the Vision 60 Q-UGV to undisclosed customers.
While the US military has no official requirement for Q-UGVs yet, the company expects funding tied to a potential Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) contract in 2026.
