EMA-Electrical Manipulator Arm, an accessory for work class and inspection ROV.

The EMA-Electrical Manipulator Arm 5F (EMA) is a powerful, compact and reliable robotic arm designed to meet the requirements of manipulation operations in difficult underwater environments.
THRUST
Thrust capability: 16 kg dynamic, 50 kg static
DEPTH RATE
Immersible to a 600 m depth rate (maximum)
ROBUSTNESS
Less maintenance, more reliability
The EMA-Electrical Manipulator Arm is essential for your submarine missions. Designed to offer high end performance, this compact and robust device facilitates and secures your inspection, maintenance and repair operations. Thanks to its versatility and its actuator based design, the EMA combines power and performance in complex tasks, while reducing maintenance costs.
More efficiency, less constraints, the EMA is the ideal solution for quick and efficient underwater interventions.
5 essential functions:
- Slew (Shoulder)
- Elevation (Arm)
- Elbow (Forearm)
- Rotation (Jaw rotation)
- Jaw (open/close)
An add-on connector allows to connect various tools, such as a camera, sensors, laser or other measurement instruments.
Features
- Depth rate: 600 m
- Lift capabilities: 16 kg dynamic, 50 kg static strength
- Weight: 11 kg in fresh water
- Power supply: 9-24 VDC

- Communication: RS485 half-duplex
- The EMA includes 3 ELA and 1 ERLA
- Convertible right or left arm
- T-bar jaw, or other options
Functions
- Slew: 127°
- Elevation : 120°
- Elbow bend: 120°
- Jaw: open/close
- Jaw rotation: continuous
Easy to integrate
- The EMA-Electrical Manipulator Arm is compatible with a large range of ROV (work class, inspection), AUV and other robotic platforms.
- It can be mounted for ROV right or left arm, or in double configuration (one arm on each side).
- Its modular design allows easy mounting and quick replacement on all kinds of devices.
The EMA is adapted to inspection and work class ROVs, as:
INSPECTOR ARGUS, VALOR-ROV TECH, FALCON SAAB, MYRA HOYTEK, ARGOS FORSSEA ROBOTICS, SEAMOR MAKO, and more.
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Ideal for a large range of underwater applications, the EMA is the perfect accessory:
EMAPilot Software
The EMA comes with a user-friendly remote control software: EMAPilot compatible with Windows®.
It allows to control the arm through a joystick, with 3D feedback thanks to position feedback. It can also be used in cartesian mode.

Accessories and spare parts

Grabber jaw

Cutting jaw

T-bar jaw












