South Korea–based LIG Nex1 subsidiary Ghost Robotics has unveiled a new manipulator arm designed for seamless integration with its Vision 60 quadruped robot, significantly expanding the platform’s operational capabilities across defense, industrial and emergency-response missions.
The company said Thursday that the manipulator arm is a modular system that can extend up to 1 meter and weighs just 10.6 kilograms. Mounted on top of the Vision 60, the arm enables the robot to perform precise manipulation tasks in harsh indoor and outdoor environments.
The arm can handle a wide range of functions — including opening doors, retrieving objects and operating equipment — helping broaden the robot’s mission profile. It also features a back-drivable design, enabling smoother movement and sensitive force feedback for more intuitive control.
Ghost Robotics expects that combining the Vision 60 with the new manipulator arm will widen demand across multiple sectors. In addition to military use, the platform is expected to see applications in explosive ordnance disposal, disaster-response operations, inspection work and manufacturing facilities.
Integrating manipulator arms into quadruped robots has become a growing trend in the robotics industry. Competitor Boston Dynamics previously introduced similar capabilities with its Spot Mini, which features an optional arm for grasping and carrying items.
“Vision 60 is built for the most rugged outdoor terrain, but many of the toughest challenges are actually indoors,” said Gavin Kenneally, co-founder and CEO of Ghost Robotics. “With this new manipulator arm, the robot can open doors and operate effectively in both environments.”
The upgrade highlights the intensifying global race to add dexterity and advanced automation to mobile robotic platforms.
