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AIMM

serviceresearchby DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

AIMM (Autonomous Industrial Mobile Manipulator) is a DLR robot system specializing in handling and transporting items in partially unstructured environments.

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Manufacturer
DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics
Form factor
service
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies AIMM, a service by DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics (research). 1 source back the record.

Overview

AIMM (Autonomous Industrial Mobile Manipulator) is a DLR robot system specializing in handling and transporting items in partially unstructured environments. It consists of a robot arm integrated on a mobile platform, suitable for manufacturing and automation tasks such as in laboratories. AIMM combines intelligent methods for perception, data processing, and path planning to complete tasks independently.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Type

Autonomous Intelligent Mobile Manipulator — mobile platform with integrated robot arm

Size

110cm × 61cm × 225cm

Weight

Approx. 450 kg

Degrees of freedom

13

Speed

1–1.5 m/s

Workspace

Up to 2m height

Sensors

2 Sick S300 laser scanners, stereo camera RC Viscore, color camera, pan-tilt unit

Features

Tool changer, autonomous operation, onboard perception/reasoning/manipulation stack

Manufacturer

DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

Data & sources

Web sources

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for AIMM. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for AIMM.

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Sources (1)

  1. DLR showcases robotics highlights at automatica 2025 · https://www.dlr.de/en/latest/news/2025/dlr-showcases-robotics-highlights-at-automatica-2025

Common questions

What is AIMM?
AIMM (Autonomous Industrial Mobile Manipulator) is a DLR robot system specializing in handling and transporting items in partially unstructured environments. It consists of a robot arm integrated on a mobile platform, suitable for manufacturing and automation tasks such as in laboratories. AIMM combines intelligent methods for perception, data processing, and path planning to complete tasks independently.
How much does AIMM cost?
AIMM's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for AIMM from DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is AIMM actually deployed in the real world?
AIMM is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes AIMM?
AIMM is made by DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, based in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.
Can you buy AIMM?
AIMM is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to AIMM?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable service robots to AIMM include Tally, Mirokai, Moxi, Aescape Massage Robot.
How does AIMM compare to Tally?
AIMM and Tally (Simbe Robotics · 13 deployments) are both service robots on the DEPLOY registry. AIMM has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is AIMM a top service?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, AIMM ranks in roughly the top 94% of service models tracked by the registry.
What is AIMM's maturity stage?
AIMM is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is AIMM deployed?
No verified deployments of AIMM are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is AIMM safe?
AIMM has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-23

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-23

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: service

Sources by quality tier

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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for AIMM.