Used for: Research
Clearpath Ridgeback
Clearpath Robotics · Starting from ~$45,220 (est.) · Get a current price
Overview
Omnidirectional indoor mobile platform from Clearpath Robotics for robotics research and mobile manipulation. Four Mecanum wheels with high-resolution encoders and passive suspension let it move in any direction at up to 1.1 m/s while carrying up to 100 kg; it weighs 135 kg and measures 960 x 793 x 311 mm. ROS 2 Jazzy with MoveIt and MoveIt Pro support and native Gazebo integration. Clearpath offers a UR5e Manipulation Package (UR5e, Robotiq 2-finger gripper, wrist cameras) and an IndoorNav autonomy package (IndoorNav computer, two 2D lidars, IMU); the base carries a front laser scanner and IMU and takes an optional rear scanner.
Software & 3D models
- URDF: yes
- MuJoCo: not found
- Isaac Sim (USD): yes
- Gazebo: yes
- CAD (STEP): not found
- SDK: yes
- ROS: yes
- ROS 2: yes
- RoboDK: not found
Checked 2026-10-17. Links are not published; we share them with clients.
Variants & pricing
| Variant | Status | Available | Current price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeback base platform | available | — | ~$45,220 (est.) |
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Full price history
| Price | Date | Variant | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact | 2026-10-17 | Ridgeback base platform | Clearpath Robotics official site | No public price; page offers a quote request (ridgeback-request-quote). |
| Contact | 2026-10-17 | Ridgeback base platform | Robotics Center of Silicon Valley (US reseller), listing not used | Backorder listing shows USD 37,500 (shipping and tax extra) but the same page gives a net weight of 30 kg next to 135 kg, so it is judged unreliable; not used as a price. |
| ~$45,220 (est.) | 2026-10-17 | Ridgeback base platform | Generation Robots (FR reseller) | Not a current price for the current hardware: EUR 40,185.60 excl. VAT (EUR 48,222.72 incl. VAT), ref. A-000000-01935, delivery 5-6 weeks; USD at 1.1253 USD/EUR (ECB 2026-10-16), excl. VAT, France. The listing shows 296 mm height (Clearpath: 311 mm), a 24 V 100 Ah AGM battery and no ROS 2 Jazzy, so it likely describes an older revision; kept as an unconfirmed reference only. |
Sensors
- Integrated front laser scanner and IMU; optional rear laser scanner
- IndoorNav package: two 2D lidars and one IMU
- UR5e Manipulation Package: wrist-mounted Intel D435 cameras
Locomotion
wheeled, omnidirectional (Mecanum)
Manipulation
Arms: 0 DOF · Hands: None as standard; optional UR5e Manipulation Package (UR5e arm, Robotiq 2-finger gripper); compatible accessories listed: Franka Panda arm, UR10 arm, 3-finger Robotiq gripper
Use cases
mobile manipulation research, indoor autonomy, omnidirectional transport
Software
OS: ROS 2 Jazzy, MoveIt Motion Planner, MoveIt Pro, native Gazebo integration · SDK: ✗ · ROS: ✓ · Open source: ✗
Key facts
- Clearpath page (fetched 2026-10-17): 960 x 793 x 311 mm, 135 kg, payload 100 kg, max speed 1.1 m/s, obstacle clearance 18 mm, Mecanum wheels with 35,840 pulses per revolution encoders and passive suspension, ROS 2 Jazzy. max_speed_kmh 3.96 is 1.1 m/s converted.
- Runtime, battery and IP rating are not published on Clearpath's page, so they are null. Generation Robots states 'up to 15 h at max payload', a 24 V 100 Ah AGM battery, ~8 h charging, 2000 W peak / 800 W continuous power; not used because the reseller page conflicts with Clearpath on height (296 vs 311 mm) and is not the maker.
- Packages: UR5e Manipulation Package (UR5e, Robotiq 2-finger gripper, wireless safety controller, teach pendant display, wrist-mounted Intel D435 cameras) and IndoorNav Package (IndoorNav software and computer, two 2D lidars, one IMU). Clearpath's page also shows dual-UR5e lift-kit configurations.
- Launch: a search-result snippet of an IEEE Spectrum article reports a 2015 launch at USD 35,000-40,000; the article itself was not fetched, so it is not recorded as a price and year_available is left null.
- Price: Clearpath publishes none (quote). The Generation Robots figure (excl. VAT, converted at the ECB rate) is for a listing that differs from Clearpath's current page, so it is recorded only as an estimated reference; the Robotics Center USD 37,500 listing carries a wrong net weight and is excluded. sdk is false only because none is stated: Clearpath's page mentions ROS 2 Jazzy drivers and APIs but does not state an SDK.
- Clearpath Robotics is now 'by Rockwell Automation' (see the manufacturer entry). software.open_source is false only because no fetched page says the software is open source (not a confirmed negative).
- Image: Clearpath official Ridgeback IndoorNav render (2048 px, white background), cropped to the robot; the CLEARPATH mark is the robot's own decal. The 2015 menu images of the base platform are only 300-522 px wide.
About Clearpath Robotics
Canadian maker of research and industrial mobile robots (Husky, Jackal, TurtleBot 4 support), now Clearpath Robotics, by Rockwell Automation, alongside OTTO. Sells through its own site on a quote basis and through distributors.
https://clearpathrobotics.com · Founded: None · HQ: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Last updated: 2026-10-17 · Full dataset (CSV/JSON, CC BY 4.0)