Ridgeback
Omnidirectional development platform for mobile manipulation in industrial research labs
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- University mobile manipulation research labs integrating collaborative arms (UR10, Baxter) with perception and grasping experiments
- Factory materials handling and part inspection with mounted sensors in structured environments
- Prototype development for novel autonomous material transport in confined warehouse aisles
Strong payload for omnidirectional platform
100 kg payload with holonomic drive supports mounting collaborative arms and sensor payloads for mobile manipulation research.
- Obstacle avoidance
- Multi-floor
- Elevator support
- Voice interaction
- Screen interaction
- Autonomous charging
- Fleet management
- Indoor
- Outdoor
When to deploy this.
- University mobile manipulation research labs integrating collaborative arms (UR10, Baxter) with perception and grasping experiments
- Factory materials handling and part inspection with mounted sensors in structured environments
- Prototype development for novel autonomous material transport in confined warehouse aisles
When to skip it.
- ROS knowledge required—no commercial off-the-shelf navigation stack; integration demands software expertise
- Indoor-only navigation; no outdoor weatherproofing or multi-floor stair/elevator autonomy
- 8-hour battery limits continuous overnight shift deployment; charging time ~5 hours per datasheet
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$35K - $40K
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Specifications drawn from Clearpath official product documentation and IEEE Spectrum 2015 announcement. Pricing from IEEE Spectrum article (2015 USD baseline; current distributor listings in EUR suggest ~2× inflation). Battery life and motor specs confirmed across official datasheet, Generation Robots, and The Robot Report sources. Deployment context inferred from research lab case studies (ETH Zurich, University of Toronto STARS Lab) published by Clearpath. No current third-party commercial performance metrics available; maturity assessed as 'deploy-now' for research pilots, not industrial production lines.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Clearpath Robotics Ridgeback cost?
Clearpath Robotics Ridgeback is priced at $35,000–$40,000 (manufacturer list pricing; final quotes vary by configuration and region).
What is Clearpath Robotics Ridgeback best used for?
Clearpath Robotics Ridgeback is best suited for: University mobile manipulation research labs integrating collaborative arms (UR10, Baxter) with perception and grasping experiments · Factory materials handling and part inspection with mounted sensors in structured environments · Prototype development for novel autonomous material transport in confined warehouse aisles.
Can I buy Clearpath Robotics Ridgeback today?
Clearpath Robotics Ridgeback is available in limited quantities or select regions — expect lead times.
What are the best alternatives to Clearpath Robotics Ridgeback?
Buyers most often weigh Clearpath Robotics Ridgeback against MiR MiR250, Clearpath Robotics Husky A300, Locus Robotics Vector. Use Robofy's head-to-head compare pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
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