Jackal vs Ridgeback

In short

Go for Jackal if you want the higher top speed. Go for Ridgeback if you want the higher payload.

This verdict only uses the criteria in the table where “better” has an objective meaning, from the sourced values. It takes no account of design, of how a robot feels to use, or of any test Vuntum did not run.

Criterion by criterion

“Not disclosed” means that no validated source gives the value, never “no”. A manufacturer’s claim is not a test: the level of evidence is shown under every value.

Frequently asked questions

Which can carry more, Jackal or Ridgeback?

Ridgeback: 100 kg, against 20 kg for Jackal. A payload stated by a manufacturer is not a tested payload.

Which is faster, Jackal or Ridgeback?

Jackal: 2 m/s, against 1.1 m/s for Ridgeback. These are stated top speeds, not cruising speeds.

On which criteria can Jackal and Ridgeback be compared?

On 3 criteria documented for both robots and measured the same way: weight, maximum speed and payload.

Who makes Jackal and Ridgeback?

Jackal and Ridgeback are both made by Clearpath Robotics.

Where do the values in this comparison come from?

Every value links to a claim on the robot’s sheet, with its source, its level of evidence and the date it was verified. “Not disclosed” means that no validated source gives the value, never “no”.