Our manipulator will be located on the lower left side of the front of our vehicle. It will consist of three joint that can rotate 90 degrees, 110 degrees, and 120 degrees moving from the "hand" of the manipulator to its base. The manipulator's "hand will be capable of revolving 360 degrees and it will also be able to revolve right above the second joint. The total length of the arm when it is fully extended will be 1.5 meters and, at full extension, it will be capable of lifting 45 kilograms under water. The "hand" of the manipulator will have two pairs of "fingers" with the ability to clasp different tools. The tools used will vary each mission. Each tool will have a T-shaped handle that the manipulator can clasp. (See diagram.)

The controls for the robot arm will be located on a flip down panel on the right side of the left crew seat. There will be five mini joysticks to control the manipulator. Three will be oriented vertically and will control the three rotating joints of the manipulator. The other two will be oriented horizontally and will control the two revolving parts of the robot arm.