The word « mobile » in BionicMobileAssistant is the weak link here; claiming that an autonomous mobile robot is just a version of a manipulation arm overlooks a critical functional distinction.
A system that navigates alone in a production environment, such as loading parts onto a line, has a range of action much larger than a fixed arm.
Ignoring the ability to move and interact with various objects in multiple locations reduces the potential blast radius and integration challenges.
It's like saying a delivery drone is just an improved basket – the ability to move changes everything, from risks to applications.