The Ridgeback is a Warehouse AMR developed by Clearpath Robotics (Canada), listed at $47,800–$49,100 USD (unverified). Key specifications: type unit load carrier, payload 100 kg, weight 135 kg, top speed 1.1 m/s.
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Ranked #70 of 451 in the Warehouse AMR standing.
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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
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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
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Company profile
- Confirmed funding
- US$60.1M· 2 rounds
- Founded
- 2009
Detailed specifications
What it is built for8
- Industries
- manufacturing,academic
- Applications
- research and development,academic research
- Sub Category
- mobile manipulator
- Payload Class
- medium
- Industries Served
- manufacturing,academic
- Environment Rating
- indoor only
- Floor Compatibility
- smooth concrete,painted concrete,epoxy,low pile carpet
- Primary Applications
- research and development,academic research
Size & capacity4
- Width Mm
- 793
- Height Mm
- 311
- Length Mm
- 960
- Floor Clearance Mm
- 18
Movement & precision3
- Max Speed Ms
- 1.1
- Max Speed M S
- 1.1
- Obstacle Detection
- Yes
Sensing & perception8
- Lidar Type
- 2d
- Imu Present
- Yes
- Lidar Count
- 2
- Camera Count
- 2
- Sensor Suite
- 2D LiDAR,IMU
- Lidar Present
- Yes
- Camera Present
- Yes
- Safety Lidar Coverage Deg
- 360
Power & runtime2
- Charge Time Hours
- 8
- Power Consumption W
- 800
Controls & integration5
- Api Available
- Yes
- Ros Compatible
- Yes
- Software Platform
- ROS 2 Jazzy, MoveIt Motion Planner, MoveIt Pro
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2 Finger Gripper,3 Finger Gripper
- Programming Interface
- ROS
Buying & support3
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Price On Request
- Yes
- Availability Status
- available
Other details7
- Ros Support
- ros2 vendor
- Turning Radius Mm
- 0
- Ground Clearance Mm
- 18
- Example Applications Ur5e
- Graduate courses in robotics manipulation,Research and Development and robotic proof of concepts,Remote tele-operated mobile manipulation
- Included Accessories Ur5e
- Universal Robots UR5e Manipulator,Robotiq 2 Finger Gripper,Wireless safety controller,Teach Pendant Display,Intel D435 cameras – wrist-mounted
- Example Applications Indoornav
- Robust point-to-point autonomous navigation in indoor environments,Mapping and navigation with obstacle detection,Academic researchers and corporate R&D
- Included Accessories Indoornav
- Clearpath’s proprietary IndoorNav Autonomy Software,1x IndoorNav computer,2x 2D LiDARs,1x IMU
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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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Clearpath Robotics in the news
the maker2 events · last 12 months
Interview with Clearpath Robotics co-founder Ryan Gariepy: ‘Most industries in Canada are under-automated’
Clearpath Robotics in the news
the maker2 events · last 12 months
News about Clearpath Robotics, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 2 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 Clearpath Robotics news
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 listed at $47,800–$49,100 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Clearpath Robotics — contact them for a quote.
- 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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