Manipulation Module Patent Granted

CareArm X

Flexible Manipulation Module

A lightweight, patent-protected 6-DOF robotic arm module with series-elastic actuation — safe enough to work side-by-side with humans, dexterous enough for real household tasks.

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Overview

The Arm That Helps, Not Harms

CareArm X is the physical extension of HomeGuard Pro — or a standalone manipulation module that can be mounted to walls, chairs, or third-party mobile platforms. Its series-elastic actuators distribute torque sensing across all six joints, detecting contact and limiting force in real time at 1 kHz.

Core IP protected under US Patent App. 18/XXX,003 (Granted 2025), the CareArm X represents a fundamental advance in safe, affordable robotic manipulation for non-industrial environments.

Series-elastic actuation — inherently safe on contact

Vision-guided grasping with "grasp-anything" model

Modular end-effectors: parallel gripper, suction, soft hand

ROS2 native — integrates with any robot platform

Capabilities

Dexterous Real-World Tasks

Vision-Guided Grasping

A custom "grasp-anything" neural model identifies graspable regions on novel objects without pre-training. Success rate >92% on household objects in unstructured settings.

Safe Co-Working Zone

Distributed force-torque sensing limits contact force to <5 N at any joint. Collision response in <8 ms — faster than human pain reaction. ISO 10218 compliant.

Modular End-Effectors

Tool-change in under 30 seconds. Available end-effectors: parallel gripper (50 mm stroke), vacuum suction cup (500 g), soft biomimetic hand (fragile objects), spatula kit.

Plug & Play with HomeGuard

Magnetic docking connector with power and data bus. HomeGuard Pro auto-detects CareArm X, loads task library, and enables manipulation-extended health-care workflows.

ROS2 & Open API

Full ROS2 Humble support with MoveIt2 integration. REST API for third-party task definition. Python SDK for rapid custom task scripting without C++ expertise.

Learning from Demonstration

Kinesthetic teaching mode lets caregivers demonstrate tasks by guiding the arm. Imitation learning stores and replicates the motion across different object positions.

Technical Specifications

Full Spec Sheet

Mechanical
DOF	6 (shoulder: 3-DOF, elbow: 1-DOF, wrist: 2-DOF)
Payload	2 kg at full extension
Max Reach	800 mm
Weight (arm only)	4.2 kg
Repeatability	±1 mm
Safety
Actuation Type	Series-elastic (SEA) at each joint
Force Sensing	6-axis F/T at wrist + per-joint torque
Max Contact Force	< 5 N (configurable 1–15 N)
Collision Response	< 8 ms stop + retract
Safety Standard	ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Computing
Onboard CPU	ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core (control loop 1 kHz)
Vision	Intel RealSense D435i (wrist-mounted)
Interfaces	ROS2 Humble, REST API, USB-C, CAN bus
Power
Input Voltage	24V DC (from HomeGuard dock) or external PSU
Peak Power	85 W
Idle Power	8 W

Integration Stories

From Lab to Real-World Deployment.

CareArm X is deployed in home care environments and research institutions as a plug-and-play manipulation module.

Home Care Extension

HomeGuard Pro + CareArm X Bundle — Portland Pilot

Bundled with HomeGuard Pro, CareArm X enabled elderly residents to receive physical assistance with meal preparation, object retrieval, and personal hygiene support without caregiver visits.

92%Grasping success rate

8Household task types

Research Institution

Oregon State Robotics Lab — Corvallis

Three CareArm X modules integrated with OSU's existing mobile platforms via ROS2. Researchers used the learning-from-demonstration feature to rapidly prototype novel manipulation tasks.

3Active research platforms

2 wksIntegration time

Rehabilitation

Pacific Rehab Associates — Seattle, WA

CareArm X used as a low-force assistive device in post-stroke upper limb rehabilitation protocols. The kinesthetic teaching mode let therapists record custom exercise patterns for each patient.

4.9★Therapist satisfaction

ISO10218 compliant

Pricing

Module Pricing & Licensing

CareArm X ships with ROS2 SDK, REST API documentation, and 12-month hardware warranty. Python SDK and developer support included in all tiers.

Developer Kit

$8,900 / unit

For research & prototyping

CareArm X hardware
Parallel gripper end-effector
ROS2 SDK + Python SDK
Community forum support

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Professional Most Popular

$12,400 / unit

Commercial deployment

CareArm X hardware
3 end-effectors of choice
Full SDK + custom task library
HomeGuard Pro integration
12-month warranty + priority support

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OEM / Volume

Custom / unit

10+ units or OEM integration

Volume pricing tiers
White-label firmware option
Factory integration support
Extended warranty options

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