Allsley unveils Mantis robot able to carry 100kg up stairs
The British construction tech firm says the quadruped can navigate sites autonomously and fasten screws, with a real-site deployment planned for early 2027.
British construction technology company Allsley has unveiled Mantis, a quadruped construction robot capable of carrying loads of up to 100kg and climbing stairs on its own, according to etnews.com.
The robot can ascend and descend stairs at inclines of about 35 degrees and move autonomously to work locations using building design data. When its body width is reduced, it can pass through standard 90cm-wide doorways.
Mantis is equipped with a robot arm that can be fitted with tools including a screwdriver and a vacuum gripper. In tests, the robot located the work position of a building component by itself and tightened screws.
Allsley is expanding the machine to perform a total of 68 construction tasks, starting with screw fastening. The company plans to deploy Mantis at an actual construction site in early 2027.
Quick answers
What can the Mantis robot do?
Mantis can carry loads of up to 100kg, climb and descend stairs at inclines of about 35 degrees, and move autonomously to work locations using building design data.
When will Mantis be used on a construction site?
Allsley plans to deploy Mantis at an actual construction site in early 2027.
How many construction tasks will Mantis handle?
The company is expanding Mantis to perform a total of 68 construction tasks, starting with screw fastening.