SBIR Topic: A244-P056 — Mobile Sustainment Tools Open Topic · Sponsor: U.S. Army · Phase I complete

Depot-level fabrication and repair capability usually sits far from where it is needed most. MANTIS is a mobile, collaborative robotic work cell that brings depot-grade precision to forward and expeditionary environments.

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Our Approach

Under Alwyn Smith as Principal Investigator and Chief Engineer, our team led the mobile robotic architecture. MANTIS uses a tracked spider base with hydraulic stabilizing outriggers; a six-degree-of-freedom arm with an automatic tool changer and modular end-effectors; a 48 V hybrid power system for quiet battery operation and extended generator-supported missions; and human-supervised autonomy. One containerized, relocatable cell covers assembly, grinding, welding, painting, and material handling.

Dual-Use Applicability

The same approach extends to aerospace MRO, energy and mining, disaster relief, and construction.

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