# Ridgeback

> The Ridgeback is a wheeled mobile robot from Clearpath Robotics, intended for research and education. It weighs 135 kg, has a top speed of 1.1 m/s and carries a payload of up to 100 kg. It has a built-in front laser scanner, with a rear laser scanner as an option.

- Manufacturer: Clearpath Robotics
- Form: Wheeled
- Commercial status: Not disclosed
- Year announced: 2015
- Last verified: 2026-10-02
- Page: https://vuntum.com/en/robots/clearpath-robotics-ridgeback

## Specifications

| Criterion | Value | Level of evidence | Source | Verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announcement date | 2015-06-01 | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Weight | 135 kg | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Maximum speed (conditions = maximum speed) | 1.1 m/s | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Locomotion type | wheeled | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Autonomous navigation (variant = IndoorNav Package) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Payload (conditions = maximum ("up to")) | 100 kg | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| LiDAR (conditions = built-in front laser scanner; rear laser scanner optional) | Yes | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Gazebo simulation | Yes | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| ROS compatibility | ros2 | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |
| Supported ROS 2 distributions | Jazzy | manufacturer statement | Clearpath Robotics (pages produit officielles) | 2026-10-02 |

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

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