At Automate 2026 in Chicago, Mantis Robotics unveiled the MR-X, a new robot that could expand the potential of physical AI and change the way automation is deployed.
The MR-X is a biomimetic dual-arm robot that operates without safety fences or cages, lifting up to 70 pounds and moving at speeds up to 10.6 m/s, all within a compact footprint. It can operate next to human workers to allow for automation flexibility in complex, real-world environments.
Inspired by the structure and reflexes of the human body, the MR-X is designed to take on demanding tasks that require both strength and dexterity and is built for both fixed installations and mobile robot deployments.
At the core of the MR-X is the patented Mantis SafetyCore platform, a reflex system that gives the robot full, continuous awareness of its surroundings.
Unlike conventional safety systems that rely on external sensors or rigid keep-out zones, SafetyCore processes the environment in real time and reacts autonomously when a person enters the robot's path, without interrupting operations. This eliminates the need for external safety infrastructure and fences without having to compromise on speed, according to the company.
Between its embedded physical AI and intuitive code-free programming, the MR-X can be deployed rapidly in manufacturing and logistics environments, performing tasks such as bimanual assembly, material transfer and package sorting.
The MR-X builds on years of certified fenceless operation, backed by major entities in automation, including Amazon.
The Mantis MR-1 is certified to ISO 10218 and ISO 13849 and runs at up to 10.6 m/s, and has already demonstrated that industrial speeds can be achieved without compromising on safety.
"Don't mistake this for another humanoid robot. It's a first-in-class dual-arm robot that outperforms both cobots and humanoids, in terms of both speed and safety," said Gerry Vannuffelen, CEO of Mantis Robotics.
For more information, visit: https://mantis-robotics.com/mantis-mr-x.
The MR-X from Mantis Robotics is a biomimetic dual-arm robot.Mantis Robotics
