Clearpath Husky
Rugged customizable outdoor research and field robotics UGV
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The Husky is Clearpath Robotics' rugged, customizable unmanned ground vehicle built for outdoor research and field robotics. Its all-metal weatherproof chassis and four-wheel-drive drivetrain are engineered for harsh environments, and it ships with ROS 2 support plus a flexible payload interface for integrating sensors and accessories. The current A300 generation is positioned as a development platform for physical AI and mobile manipulation.
Released: 2024
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Estimated lead time: 8 weeks
Overview
The Clearpath Husky is a rugged, mid-sized unmanned ground vehicle designed by Clearpath Robotics for outdoor research and demanding field robotics applications. It combines an all-metal weatherproof chassis with a powerful four-wheel-drive drivetrain so it can operate reliably across rough, all-terrain environments while maximizing uptime in the field.
The platform is built around openness and extensibility. It ships with native ROS 2 support and a suite of documentation, tutorials, and demos, alongside a flexible payload interface that lets researchers and integrators mount sensors, manipulators, and other accessories. This makes it a common base for academic labs and commercial teams prototyping autonomy, perception, and mobile manipulation.
The current A300 generation is marketed by Clearpath as a development platform for physical AI, with configurable wheel and drive options and integrated user power and indicator features to support continuous, real-world deployment.
Key Features
- Durable all-metal weatherproof chassis engineered for harsh outdoor and all-terrain environments
- Powerful zero-maintenance four-wheel-drive drivetrain with configurable wheel options
- Native ROS 2 support with documentation, tutorials, and demos for rapid development
- Flexible payload interface for integrating sensors, manipulators, and custom accessories
- Onboard user power outputs and status indicators to support extended field operation
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Deployment Evidence
Clearpath Robotics — Product Lineup
Clearpath Husky is the most widely deployed ROS-based outdoor UGV in research; used at hundreds of universities and research institutions worldwide.
Clearpath ROS Documentation
Comprehensive ROS 1 and ROS 2 documentation for Husky and other Clearpath platforms including setup tutorials, navigation stacks, and hardware integration guides.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, ROS 1 (Noetic), ROS 2 (Humble, Jazzy), Python, C++
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 hrs | — |
| Premium | 8 hrs | — |
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | WiFi, Ethernet |
Environment
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 45°C |
| IP Rating | IP62 |
Mechanics
| Locomotion | Wheeled |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 75 kg |
Physical
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Height | 381 mm |
Power
| Battery Life | 3 hours |
Sensing
| Sensors | IMU, GPS (optional) |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
| ROS Compatible | Yes |
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