Clearpath Ridgeback

Clearpath Robotics (Canada, part of Rockwell Automation) · 2015

Quote (~$50,000+, est.)Launched in 2015 at $35,000–$40,000. MYBOTSHOP lists about €45,000 today (September 2026). Arms and lift kits cost extra.
AvailableVia SSH / web / bridgeOmnidirectional100 kg payloadMobile manipulationROS 2
Weeks+Shipping: Quote. Built to order. Contact Clearpath sales or a regional reseller.
Remote control: ROS 2 runs on the on-board PC. A Linux workstation joins the network for RViz, MoveIt and teleop.

Overview

A low, heavy omnidirectional base built to give stationary research arms mobility, first shown carrying a Baxter at ICRA 2015. It carries 100 kg and fits through standard doorways, and Clearpath now sells it with single or dual UR5e manipulation packages. It remains one of the standard lab mobile-manipulation bases alongside the Husky for outdoor work.

Specifications

CategoryWheeled rovers · Research mobile manipulators & platforms
Released2015
CountryCanada
AvailabilityAvailable
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsLidar
ActuatorsUnknown
AudioNo audio
Compute typex86 PC (Intel / AMD)
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
Size960 × 793 × 311 mm, 135 kg
Drive4 independently driven mecanum wheels (omnidirectional)
ComputeIntegrated on-board PC
VisionOptional
LidarFront 2D laser scanner standard, rear scanner optional
SensorsIMU, high-resolution wheel encoders
RuntimeUp to 15 h (24 V 100 Ah AGM lead-acid), about 8 h charge
Speed1.1 m/s
SDKROS 2 Jazzy, Gazebo simulation, MoveIt

Ratings & reviews

Similar robots

Image credits