The Ridgeback is a Warehouse AMR developed by Clearpath Robotics (Canada), priced $47,800–$49,100 USD. Key specifications: type unit load carrier, payload 100 kg, weight 135 kg, top speed 1.1 m/s.
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Overview
Ridgeback is a midsize indoor robot platform that uses an omni-drive to move manipulators and heavy payloads with ease. The omnidirectional base provides precision positioning in constrained environments and comes fully integrated with onboard computer, front and optional rear laser scanners and an IMU. Ridgeback offers native ROS and Gazebo integration with support for MoveIt Motion Planner and MoveIt Pro.
Flagship features
- Omnidirectional Mecanum wheels with high-resolution encoders (35840 pulses per revolution)
- 360-degree field of view with optional rear LiDAR
- Passive suspension system for floor transitions
- Plug-and-play compatible with various accessories (UR5e manipulator, Robotiq grippers, etc.)
- Used in academic research, industrial R&D, and proof-of-concept applications
- Native ROS and Gazebo integration
Buyer decision signals
Viability
RBR50 Innovation Award for Husky A300
Availability
Specifications
Category: Warehouse AMR- Type
- unit load carrier
- Payload
- 100 kg
- Weight
- 135 kg
- Top speed
- 1.1 m/s
- Min. aisle
- 800 mm
- Navigation
- slam natural
- VDA 5050
- No
- Safety cert.
- none
- Battery type
- other
- Maturity
- commercial shipping
- Pricing model
- unknown
Company profile
- Founded
- 2009
Detailed specifications
Power & battery2
- Charge Time Hours
- 8
- Power Consumption W
- 800
Sensors2
- Lidar Count
- 2
- Safety Lidar Coverage Deg
- 360
Compute2
- Ros Support
- ros2_vendor
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other26
- Width Mm
- 793
- Height Mm
- 311
- Length Mm
- 960
- Industries
- manufacturing,academic
- Applications
- research_and_development,academic_research
- Max Speed Ms
- 1.1
- Sub Category
- mobile_manipulator
- Api Available
- true
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Max Speed M S
- 1.1
- Payload Class
- medium
- Company Country
- CA
- Price On Request
- true
- Industries Served
- manufacturing,academic
- Software Platform
- ROS 2 Jazzy, MoveIt Motion Planner, MoveIt Pro
- Turning Radius Mm
- 0
- Environment Rating
- indoor_only
- Floor Clearance Mm
- 18
- Obstacle Detection
- true
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2 Finger Gripper,3 Finger Gripper
- Floor Compatibility
- smooth_concrete,painted_concrete,epoxy,low_pile_carpet
- Ground Clearance Mm
- 18
- Primary Applications
- research_and_development,academic_research
- Programming Interface
- ROS
- Additional Information
- - Omnidirectional Mecanum wheels with high-resolution encoders (35840 pulses per revolution) - 360-degree field of view with optional rear LiDAR - Passive suspension system for floor transitions - Plug-and-play compatible with various accessories (UR5e manipulator, Robotiq grippers, etc.) - Used in academic research, industrial R&D, and proof-of-concept applications - Native ROS and Gazebo integration
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Company milestones
- Apr 2025AwardRBR50 Innovation Award for Husky A300
- Apr 2025AwardHusky A300 wins 2025 RBR50 Innovation Award
- Oct 2024LaunchHusky A300 launched
- Mar 2023LaunchHusky Observer announced
- Nov 2019LaunchClearpath Robotics Announces Dingo Indoor Research Robot
- 2025DeploymentHusky AMP Observer deployed at a California solar farm
- 2025AwardClearpath Robotics wins RBR50 Innovation Award for Husky A300
- 2024MilestoneHusky Observer featured in Clearpath event roundup
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Ridgeback?
- The Ridgeback is developed by Clearpath Robotics, based in Canada.
- What type of robot is the Ridgeback?
- The Ridgeback is a Warehouse AMR made by Clearpath Robotics.
- How much does the Ridgeback cost?
- The Ridgeback is priced $47,800–$49,100 USD.
- What are the key specifications of the Ridgeback?
- Key specifications of the Ridgeback: type unit load carrier, payload 100 kg, weight 135 kg, top speed 1.1 m/s, min. aisle 800 mm.
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