EM5

Five function electric manipulator arm

  • 5 functions, with multiple jaws available

  • 3 connectors for auxiliary devices

  • Easy to operate and switch

  • Mountable as left or right arm

The EM5 is a high performance, rugged, compact and reliable multi-function electric manipulator arm developed by TMI-Orion Dynamics for underwater operation on observation class ROVs. It is a five function manipulator module offering the following functions:

  • 127° Slew

  • 120° Elevation

  • 120° Elbow bend

  • Continuous jaw rotation

  • Jaw open/close

The compact design has an embedded electronic controller, with no additional pod required. Monitoring software is available for remote operation, or a TMI-Orion Surface Control Unit can be ordered separately. The arm can be controlled with a game pad, and Cartesian control mode is available. Applications include underwater precision manipulation, scientific and environmental samples collection and subaquatic tooling and grabbing.