# Jackal vs Ridgeback

- [Jackal](https://vuntum.com/en/robots/clearpath-robotics-jackal) · [Ridgeback](https://vuntum.com/en/robots/clearpath-robotics-ridgeback)
- Last verified: 2026-10-02

## In short

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

| Criterion | Jackal | Ridgeback |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 17 kg (manufacturer statement, Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles)) | 135 kg (manufacturer statement, Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles)) |
| Maximum speed | 2 m/s (manufacturer statement, Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles)) (advantage) | 1.1 m/s (manufacturer statement, Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles)) |
| Payload | 20 kg (manufacturer statement, Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles)) | 100 kg (manufacturer statement, Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles)) (advantage) |
| Autonomous navigation | Not disclosed | Yes (manufacturer statement, Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles)) |

“Not disclosed” means no information, not “no”. A level of evidence comes with 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”.

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