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Spirit 40

Built by Ghost Robotics · United States· Launched 2015

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Ghost RoboticsOpen company

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RoboScore

41.3/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%100/100
Funding12%93/100
Company age8%55/100
Other robots6%Not counted yet
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

smaller platform

Key specs

  • Built for indoor reconnaissance, building security and clearance and law enforcement operations
  • Used across defense, public safety and construction
  • Navigates using visual SLAM
  • Programmed through python and ROS
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Rated for operation at 40° to 55°C

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
5 kg
2 m/s
12 kg
2 h
2015
US$180,000

From a public source

Active

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
military, homeland security, inspection, research
Movement & precision3
Max Speed M S
2
visual slam
1.98
Sensing & perception5
Yes
Camera Count
5
rgb
5 x RGB,4 x D435 depth sensors,dual antenna RTK GPS
Yes
Power & runtime1
3
Controls & integration5
Mission Control
NVIDIA® Xavier 32GB RAM w/ 16 channel GMSL2, 2TB NVMe SSD
Compatible Vision
Vision 60
Software Platform
same electronics, control platform and SDK as Vision 60 Q-UGV
wifi,ethernet,usb
Other details2
Outdoor Capable
Yes
Fleet Management
Yes

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Jul 2024AcquisitionLIG Nex1 Acquires Controlling Stake
  • 2024LaunchVision 60 Deployment Milestone
  • 2022MilestoneGhost Robotics sold to LIG Nex1
  • 2022DeploymentVision 60 robot dogs in use by U.S. Defense Department and law enforcement
  • 2015FundingCompany Founded
  • Not yet on fileLaunchSpirit 40 prototype shown as Ghost Robotics' R&D platform

Ghost Robotics in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Sep 27ICE Buys $1.3 Million in Robot Dogs From Connecticut Company
  • Sep 23Norristown Robot Dog Maker Lands New Bosch Ventures Investment
  • Aug 28ICE plans to buy robot dogs made in Mass.

News about Ghost Robotics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 18 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Ghost Robotics news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Spirit 40?
The Spirit 40 is developed by Ghost Robotics, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Spirit 40?
The Spirit 40 is a Research robot made by Ghost Robotics.
How much does the Spirit 40 cost?
The Spirit 40 is listed at US$180,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Ghost Robotics. Contact them for a quote.
When was the Spirit 40 launched?
The Spirit 40 was launched in 2015.

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