A new biomimetic robot from Mantis Robotics combines strength with dexterity, with the ability to lift up to 70 pounds and move at speeds of more than 10 meters per second, the company said.
PLEASANTON, Calif.—A new robot introduced by Mantis Robotics in June is reported to “further expand the potential of physical AI to change the way automation can be deployed.”
The MR-X, unveiled at Automate 2026 in Chicago, is described by Mantis Robotics as “the highest performing biomimetic dual-arm robot that operates without safety fences or cages.” The robot is capable of lifting up to 70 pounds and moving at high speeds up to 10.6 meters per second, all within a compact footprint, the company said in a release.
The new Mantis MR-X dual-arm fenceless robot is reported to combine speed and safety within a compact footprint. (Image : Mantis Robotics/PRNewswire)
“Embedded with physical AI that allows it to operate seamlessly next to human workers, the robot allows for new flexibility in how to configure automation in complex, real-world environments,” the release stated.
According to Mantis Robotics, the MR-X is inspired by the structure and reflexes of the human body and is designed to take on demanding tasks that require strength and dexterity. It is built for 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, the company said in the release. This is said to eliminate the need for external safety infrastructure and fences without having to compromise on speed.
With its embedded physical AI and intuitive code-free programming, the MR-X can be deployed rapidly from manufacturing and logistics to emerging commercial environments, performing tasks such as bimanual assembly, material transfer, and package sorting.
The MR-X is said to build on proven, 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, six times faster than any cobot, the company said. According to Mantis, it has already demonstrated that industrial speeds can be achieved without compromising on safety. The MR-X extends this proven technology to a new form factor, the company said.
“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, in the release. “When Mantis launched the MR-1, it was evidence that our safety architecture could enable any robot to run at industrial speeds without fences. MR-X takes that further, demonstrating that fenceless robotics is a reality, regardless of form factor. We are not just building robots. We are building the technology that unlocks mass deployment in the real world.”