Sarcos Technology · Industrial · 2020
The Sarcos Guardian DX (Dexterous Robotic System) is a teleoperated, highly-dexterous dual-arm robot that combines human control with robotic strength and precision — an operator drives the robot remotely through a haptic control station, feeling force feedback as if their own hands were performing the task, while onboard AI augments and can learn from the operator's demonstrations. It targets manipulation in hazardous or hard-to-reach environments — industrial inspection and maintenance, construction, energy, aviation and defense — where human dexterity is needed but human presence is dangerous. Sarcos (which also developed the Guardian XO exoskeleton) positions it to blend teleoperation with growing autonomy. RECATEGORISATION FLAG: teleoperated dual-arm system — could sit in Industrial, but arguably Disaster Response or a Teleoperation category; flagged for Shane. OUTREACH: Sarcos publishes limited hard specs for Guardian DX (payload, reach, DOF, weight) — development-stage; specifics logged for outreach, not invented.
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View full interactive profile, comparisons & videos →| Category | Industrial |
| Sub-type | Teleoperated Dual-Arm Robot |
| Status | Development |
| Year | 2020 |
| Origin | USA |
| Released | 2020 |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 7 |
| Payload | 91 kg |
| Reach | 1372 mm |
| Battery life | 8 hours min |
| Camera | Multiple HD cameras for operator vision and task monitoring |
| AI model | AI + human-in-the-loop control; learns from operator demonstration (combines teleoperation with autonomy) |
| Operating system | Sarcos / Palladyne |
| Use cases | Remote hazardous manipulation, Industrial inspection & maintenance, Construction, Disaster/defense remote handling, Aviation & energy |
| Warranty | 12 months |
| Made in | USA (Salt Lake City, UT) |