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Reach Alpha 5 Five-Function Manipulator

The Reach Alpha 5 is a tough and reliable five-function electric manipulator for the Blueye X7. The lightweight, compact arm offers interchangeable jaws, high-accuracy joint positioning and adjustable grip force, with 360 mm reach and a 300 m depth rating. It is the smallest manipulator in its class for portable ROVs.

Supplier
Reach Robotics

Compatible models
X7

From inspections to actions

Your eyes below the surface can now do more than observe. With the Reach Alpha 5, the Blueye X7 gains a five-function manipulator that lets you reach, position and rotate the gripper independently of the ROV. Precise joint control and adjustable grip force help you approach objects from the right angle and handle them with control.

Recover lost equipment, attach recovery lines, collect seabed samples, or place and retrieve sensors. Interchangeable end-effectors let you adapt the arm to the task, while the X7 provides a stable platform for working underwater. Watch our first sea trial to see the X7 and Reach Alpha 5 take action below the surface.

Technical Specifications

Reach Alpha 5 Five-Function Manipulator

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Technical specifications:
Compatibility
Compatible ROV models	X7
Electrical
Voltage	18 V - 30 V
Power	35 W nominal
Communication	RS232 / 485
Connector	Teledyne 6-pin IE55 Impulse cable
Control modes	Position, velocity, Cartesian velocity (X, Y, Z)
Environmental
Depth	300 m
Operating temperature	5 °C to 35 °C
Storage temperature	-10 °C to 80 °C
Mechanical
Functions	5
Reach	360 mm
Lift capacity	2 kg
Grab force	10 kg
Grab speed	5 s
Wrist rotation	0.6 Nm at 60° / second
Joint rotation range	90° / 350° / 200° / 350° / 200°
Outer diameter	40 mm
Weight in air	1.36 kg
Weight in water	0.9 kg