Micromagic Systems Mantis Walking Machine specs

Micromagic Systems / Matt Denton (UK) Mantis Walking Machine (1)

Not for sale

Not for sale (research)Ride-onHydraulicDiesel1.9 tonnes

Not for saleShipping: N/A.

Overview

A two-tonne, diesel-hydraulic hexapod with a pilot's cab, built by engineer Matt Denton of Micromagic Systems. It stands about 5 m across in its neutral stance, folds to 4.2 × 2.2 m for trailer transport, and coordinates 18 proportional hydraulic valves from a Linux PC. It appears at shows and events rather than being sold.

Type: Multi-legged robot · Research & legacy
Maker: Micromagic Systems / Matt Denton (UK)
Released: 2012
Price: Not for sale
Status: Not for sale (research)
Best for: Professionals & labs
Programming: No programmability

Price and shipping

One-off hydraulic walker. MK I tested in 2011, the MK II version shown publicly from 2012.

Shipping: N/A. One-off machine. Not for sale.

Specifications

Category	Multi-legged robots · Research & legacy
Released	2012
Country	UK
Availability	Not for sale (research)
Programmability	No programmability
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	None · No built-in LLM and no SDK to connect one.
Best for	Professionals & labs
Vision sensors	No vision sensors
Actuators	Hydraulic / pneumatic
Audio	No audio
Compute type	x86 PC (Intel / AMD), Arduino / ESP32 / microcontroller
Compute	PC-104 Linux PC running HexEngine, dsPIC actuator controllers on CAN bus, WinCE operator panel
Weight	1,950 kg with cab
Speed	Not published
Legs / DOF	6 legs, 18 proportionally controlled hydraulic axes
Sensors	6 foot force transducers, ankle angle sensors, body inclinometer, hydraulic pressure/flow/temperature sensors
SDK	None public