Electric Manipulator
TOUGH, SMART ROBOTIC ARMS
Reach Robotics’ electric manipulator arm systems offer best-in-class performance and lift capacity with a lightweight design. They are available in configurations of up to 6 Degrees of Freedom, 7-function manipulator arms. Our advanced manipulators multiply the capability and efficiency of a human operator when combined with our operator control unit, Reach Control, and the Master Arm.
Advanced Electric Manipulator For Harsh Environment
Our multifunction and rotating electric manipulators are designed for uncrewed ground vehicles, underwater ROVs, and other platforms; they are built to withstand the pressures of the deep and can be deployed in subsea, nuclear, and land domains with confidence.
Reach Bravo – electric work-class manipulator
BENEFITS
- Tough and rugged for extreme environments
- A wide range of field-changeable end-effectors
- Software control for advanced intervention and NDT inspection
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
- Continuous rotation in all inline joints
- Increased reliability & easier maintenance
- High strength linear (approx. up to 9500N)
- Best-in-class performance in a compact size (8cm diameter)
- Master Arm allows for precise positioning
- Waterproof to 450m
Electric Manipulator For Mission Success
Best-in-class strength and size for underwater ROVs, UGVs, and crawlers enabled by patented electric actuator technology
Designed for commercial and military operators with control options designed in collaboration.
Integrations on leading underwater ROVs and crawler platforms have already been validated and tested.
Our heritage is subsea robotics meaning our systems are principally built for harsh environments.
Electric Manipulator Application Areas / Use Cases
Reach Alpha - subsea electrical manipulator arm
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
- World’s smallest underwater robotic arm (4cm diameter)
- Master Arm allows for precise positioning.
- Waterproof to 300m
The Reach Alpha electric manipulator arm system is designed for portable underwater ROVs –
- BlueROV2
- SRS Fusion
- VideoRay MSS Defender
- Seabotix vLBV
- And more
The Reach Alpha rotating manipulator arm or simple end effectors is designed for small UGVs and Crawlers.
- EddIFY Magg 310
- GE BIKE
The Reach Alpha is ideal for close Inspection (Visual and NDT) in confined spaces, attachment of hooks, securing vehicle position, cutting, and object retrieval.
BENEFITS
- A wide range of field-changeable end-effectors
- Enable retrieval, visual, and NDT inspection in confined spaces
- Tough and rugged for extreme environments
Reach Bravo - electric work class manipulator
IDEAL USES
The Reach Bravo electric manipulator arm system is built for the inspection class ROVs
- Saab Seaeye Falcon
- Seatronics VALOR
- Outland 2500
- Ocean Modules M500
- and more
As well as an electric manipulator arm for mid-size UGVs and crawlers
The Reach Bravo is ideal for turning control valves, manipulating tools in unstructured environments, and conducting NDT.
Are you looking for a tough, high-performance, and easy-to-use electric manipulator?
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Our manipulator arms and robotic systems enable complex inspection and intervention in mission-critical industries and harsh environments. Discover the domains we operate in:
FAQ's ABOUT MANIPULATOR ARM
What Are the Functions of Electric Manipulator Arms?
- In an electric manipulator arm, a degree of freedom (DoF) is counted for each independent joint that provides freedom of movement. This can be in a translational (linear) or rotational sense.
- A degree of freedom, however, can be used when describing a function that does not result in ‘freedom’. That is, it does not move the orientation or position of the end-effector or tool. This is often a set of jaws for a Reach Robotics electric manipulator. This provides a function but not a degree of freedom. This is why the Bravo 7, for example, is a 7-Function, 6 DoF manipulator, with one function being the opening/closing of the jaws.
Which Configuration Should I Choose?
The configuration for your electric manipulator arm will depend on your use case. Contact Us to find out which electric arm configuration best suits your needs.
What Are the Application Areas/ Use Cases of Reach Robotics Electric Manipulator?
The Reach Alpha subsea electric manipulator arm is built for portable underwater ROVs such as the BlueROV2. The Reach Alpha is ideal for close Inspection (Visual and NDT) in confined spaces, attachment of hooks, securing vehicle position, cutting, and object retrieval. The Reach Bravo electric work class manipulator is designed for inspection class ROVs such as the Saab Seaeye Falcon or the Seatronics VALOR. In addition, the Reach Bravo is ideal for turning control valves, manipulating tools in unstructured environments, and conducting NDT.
How Easy Is Installing Electric Manipulator?
The Reach Alpha has successfully been integrated onto popular portable underwater ROVs such as the SRS Fusion and Blueye X3. The Reach Bravo has been successfully integrated onto inspection class vehicles popular in Offshore Energy industries, including the Saab Seaeye Falcon. With remote assistance available from Reach Robotics’ Technical Support Team based in the UK, USA and Australia, help is always on call to support operators in the field.
CAPPED PRICE SERVICING
Every 1 year (or 200 hours of use, whichever comes first) a Reach Manipulator must be returned to the Reach Robotics facility for maintenance. Cap the price of this service and avoid the hassle later on, by purchasing our Capped Price Servicing Package with your product. A great time-saver down the line, if your procurement process is long and arduous.
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