Jackal UGV vs Ket-Rob
Side-by-side comparison of Jackal UGV (Clearpath Robotics) and Ket-Rob (Ketterer) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Jackal UGVCanada
- Ket-RobGermany
Year First Available
- Jackal UGV2014
- Ket-Rob—
Verified Deployments
- Jackal UGV0 Deployments
- Ket-Rob0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Jackal UGV$11,750–$18,207 USD
- Ket-RobContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jackal UGV4 hrs
- Ket-Rob—
Availability Status
- Jackal UGVACTIVE
- Ket-RobACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Jackal UGV20 kg
- Ket-Rob100 kg
Max Speed
- Jackal UGV2 m/s
- Ket-Rob1.9 m/s
IP Rating
- Jackal UGVIP62
- Ket-Rob—
Autonomy Level
- Jackal UGVautonomous
- Ket-Rob—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,750–$18,207 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 100 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.9 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP62 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | autonomous | — |
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Jackal UGV | Ket-Rob |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $14,979 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $235,022 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1569% | — |
Ket-Rob has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Jackal UGV and Ket-Rob?
Jackal UGV is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA. Ket-Rob is made by Ketterer, based in DE.
How do Jackal UGV and Ket-Rob compare on the Robo Index?
Jackal UGV grades A on the Robo Index. Ket-Rob grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Jackal UGV and Ket-Rob?
Jackal UGV carries up to 20 kg. Ket-Rob carries up to 100 kg.
Are Jackal UGV and Ket-Rob in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Jackal UGV and Ket-Rob?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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About this comparison
Jackal UGV vs Ket-Rob compares two robots in the agv category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.