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Clearpath Jackal

Clearpath Robotics (Canada, part of Rockwell Automation) · 2014 · All Clearpath Robotics robots

Clearpath Robotics (Canada, part of Rockwell Automation) Clearpath Jackal (1)
Quote (~$20,000+, est.)
AvailableVia SSH / web / bridgeOutdoor UGVIP62ROS 2 JazzyResearch standard
Weeks+Shipping: Quote.
Remote control: ROS 2 on the on-board PC. A Linux laptop joins over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, or a Linux VM on a Mac.
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Overview

A small weatherproof UGV and one of the most common field robotics research platforms, carrying payloads up to 20 kg. Clearpath (acquired by Rockwell Automation in 2023) keeps it on current ROS 2 releases.

At a glance
Type
Wheeled robot · Research mobile manipulators & platforms
Maker
Clearpath Robotics (Canada, part of Rockwell Automation)
Released
2014
Price
Quote (~$20,000+, est.)
Status
Available
Best for
Professionals & labs
Programming
Full SDK

Price and shipping

Price depends heavily on sensor and compute configuration.

Shipping: Quote. Built to order. Contact Clearpath sales for lead time.

Specifications

CategoryWheeled rovers · Research mobile manipulators & platforms
Released2014
CountryCanada
AvailabilityAvailable
Sales1,000 across all Clearpath robots (Husky, Jackal, Grizzly, Kingfisher) by 2014 (estimate) PLANT ↗
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Built-in autonomyNavigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock
LLM supportPossible via SDK · ROS 2 Jazzy, no built-in or official LLM tooling.
MuJoCo simulationMaker URDF only · Clearpath publishes the Jackal description. A third-party MuJoCo model exists in cps-test-lab/roqsim. clearpath_common ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulationOfficial model · Clearpath Jackal is in Isaac Sim's wheeled robot asset library. Isaac Sim wheeled assets ↗
Gazebo simulationSim-to-real kit · Clearpath's Gazebo simulator reuses the same robot.yaml, descriptions and control as the real robot. clearpath_simulator ↗
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsNo vision sensors
ActuatorsDC / gear motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typex86 PC (Intel / AMD)
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
Size51×43×25 cm, 17 kg
Drive4×4 skid steer
ComputeOn-board PC with GPS and IMU
VisionOptional (e.g., ZED 2)
LidarOptional (e.g., SICK, Ouster, Velodyne)
SensorsGPS, IMU, encoders
Runtime~4 h (basic use)
Speed2.0 m/s
SDKROS 2 Jazzy, Gazebo simulation

Common questions

How much does Clearpath Jackal cost?

Clearpath Jackal is listed at Quote (~$20,000+, est.). Price depends heavily on sensor and compute configuration.

Can Clearpath Jackal be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Built to order. Contact Clearpath sales for lead time.

Who makes Clearpath Jackal?

Clearpath Jackal is made by Clearpath Robotics (Canada, part of Rockwell Automation). It came out in 2014.

Can Clearpath Jackal be programmed?

Full SDK. ROS 2 Jazzy, Gazebo simulation.

Does Clearpath Jackal have AI chat or LLM support?

Possible via SDK. ROS 2 Jazzy, no built-in or official LLM tooling.

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