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What Are Mobile Manipulators?

Mobile Industrial Manipulators are exactly as their name suggests – mobile! These systems are column-mounted onto a robust base, typically crafted from durable steel slabs or a concrete foundation. Due to their weight, moving them often requires the use of a forklift.

Each mobile manipulator’s base is custom-designed to handle specific moment loads based on the manipulator’s rated capacity. Proper setup is critical when moving these manipulators to ensure the base is level.

Applications of Mobile Manipulators

Mobile Manipulators - Givens Engineering Inc.

Mobile manipulators are highly versatile and adaptable for various industrial applications including:

Temporary backup tools for high-volume production processes.
Low-volume material handling on high-value assemblies that span significant distances.
Material handling for prototype assemblies or processes.
Dynamic material handling within changing floor layouts. For smaller capacity models, casters provide limited mobility. While larger models rely on levelling jacks or stationary feet that securely hold the system in place during operation. It’s important to note that even with casters, these systems can weigh hundreds of pounds, making them challenging to move quickly.

For smaller capacity models, casters provide limited mobility. While larger models rely on levelling jacks or stationary feet that securely hold the system in place during operation. It’s important to note that even with casters, these systems can weigh hundreds of pounds, making them challenging to move quickly.

Heavy- Duty Mobile Jib Cranes

Mobile manipulators can integrate complex end effectors for specialized tasks. These cranes enhance the system’s flexibility and efficiency in demanding industrial environments.

For example, the M120 Articulating Jib Crane shown above includes a custom end effector, designed for turbine assembly, enabling precise handling and installation of critical components. This innovative setup demonstrates how mobile manipulators adapt to unique industrial challenges while maintaining precision and mobility.