Ghost Robotics Launches Manipulator Arm for Vision 60 Quadruped

Arm Expands Quadruped Reach

Quadruped robots address challenges in navigating harsh terrains and performing dangerous tasks where human presence risks injury. Ghost Robotics announced on December 11, 2025, the launch of a new Manipulator Arm for its Vision 60 Q-UGV, a lightweight, modular, top-mounted system that enables precise manipulation such as opening doors, retrieving objects, and handling equipment while preserving the robot's agility. This addition targets defense, explosive ordnance disposal, disaster response, and industrial inspection missions.

Manipulation Redefines Utility

The arm introduces full-body coordination by integrating with the Vision 60's legs for stable, dexterous operations in dynamic environments. Its six degrees of freedom and fully backdrivable design deliver force-sensitive control, enhancing real-time interaction naturalness and teleoperation fidelity over rigid pre-programmed actions. Vision 60 with arm prioritizes operator-directed precision in contested spaces.

Motion From Operator to Action

Human operator inputs guide the system through remote control interfaces, where AI processes commands for joint actuation across the arm and legs. Balance correction integrates perception-aided mobility, including lidar-based obstacle avoidance and footstep planning, to execute manipulations without tipping. This flow supports record-playback and mission control for repeatable tasks in GPS-denied areas.

Door Breach in EOD Missions

In explosive ordnance disposal scenarios, the Vision 60 approaches a secured building, uses the arm to turn door handles or breach entry points remotely, then scans interiors with integrated sensors for threats. Operators monitor via a single-pane web interface, directing object retrieval or equipment handling while the robot maintains stability on uneven floors. This teleoperation setup minimizes human exposure in high-risk indoor transitions from outdoor traversal.

Specs Enable Rugged Tasks

Extreme endurance of 3+ hours continuous walking supports prolonged missions, while IP67 rating ensures all-weather operation in harsh conditions. Top speed reaches 2.5 m/s (5.6 mph) with 10 kg (22 lbs) payload capacity, allowing tool handling without sacrificing mobility. Modular design permits quick-swap repairs, extending field uptime.