# Jackal, Clearpath's small all-terrain robot: it weighs 17 kg and can carry a payload of up to 20 kg

> On its official page, Clearpath Robotics presents Jackal as a small, fast, entry-level research platform for field robotics.

Published on 2026-10-18

According to Clearpath, Jackal is built on an aluminium chassis with a high-torque 4×4 drivetrain, designed to run on any terrain. The manufacturer says it is weatherproof, with an IP62-rated enclosure.

The robot weighs 17 kg and can carry a payload of up to 20 kg, according to its data sheet.

It carries an onboard computer, a GPS and an inertial measurement unit, all integrated with ROS. Clearpath describes the result as an autonomous capability that is “ready to use” and supplies demonstration code.

Uses cited by the manufacturer include mobile manipulation of small loads and university courses in robotic manipulation.

## Sources

- [Clearpath Robotics (official product pages)](https://clearpathrobotics.com/jackal-small-unmanned-ground-vehicle/)

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