Mantis Robotics Launches MR-X Dual-Arm Fenceless Robot

Mantis Robotics has officially introduced the MR-X, a biomimetic dual-arm industrial robot engineered for high-speed operation alongside human workers without safety cages. Unveiled at Automate 2026 in Chicago, the system extends the company's certified fenceless robotics technology into a dual-arm platform for logistics applications.

Building on the single-arm MR-1 platform, the MR-X integrates Mantis Robotics' patented SafetyCore technology, providing continuous environmental awareness and real-time reflexes that allow the machine to respond autonomously when people enter its workspace. This physical AI architecture enables industrial operating speeds while eliminating traditional external infrastructure.

Gerry Vannuffelen, CEO of Mantis Robotics, stated:

"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. 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."

The MR-X can handle payloads up to 70 lb. (31.7 kg) and achieve rapid movement speeds of 10.6 m/s within a compact structural footprint. Designed for both fixed workcells and mobile manipulator configurations, it supports applications including bimanual assembly, material handling, and package sorting through intuitive code-free programming frameworks.

A Mantis Robotics spokesperson highlighted the launch's significance:

"This platform demonstrates how advanced safety intelligence and industrial performance can coexist. By combining embedded physical AI with real-time environmental awareness, we are helping manufacturers deploy automation faster while enabling closer collaboration between robots and people across demanding industrial environments."

"The MR-X represents a fundamental shift in how automation can be configured without compromising on safety or productivity. By removing the need for cages, manufacturers can redesign workflows for greater efficiency, closer human collaboration and faster automation adoption across facilities facing labor shortages."

The system is currently being demonstrated at Booth 1261 in the South Hall at Automate, where visitors can experience its real-time safety reflexes firsthand.