Organization: Clearpath Robotics (by Rockwell Automation)
Country: Canada
Website: clearpathrobotics.com/
Year Founded: 2009
Number of Employees: 51-100
Innovation Class: Technology
As field robotics applications proliferate, mobile robotics is experiencing significant advancement. Clearpath Robotics Inc. has established itself as a foundational force in this sector, delivering rugged, versatile platforms for both academic research and practical solution development. The Rockwell Automation unit released its Husky A300 mobile robotic platform in 2024. This latest iteration has evolved from its 2010 origins as a rugged, open-source system for academic research, progressing through the A200 to reach its current state. Faster, stronger, and smarter than its predecessors, the Husky A300 boasts key performance upgrades and out-of-the-box autonomous navigation capabilities. With a top speed of 2 m/s (4.4 mph), a 100 kg (220.4 lb.) payload capacity, and up to 12 hours of runtime with a LiFePO4 battery, it excels in demanding environments and extended deployments.
The robot also includes double the number of motors inside its base. These enhancements are designed to empower developers across industries ranging from mining and agriculture to humanitarian de-mining and renewable energy.
The Husky A300 isn't solely about raw performance; it's about facilitating life-changing research and advancing industrial functions that can benefit the world. By consistently improving the Husky platform, Clearpath Robotics not only supports innovation within robotics, but it also delivers lasting value to its customers and partners.
The Kitchener, Ontario-based company said the Husky A300 represents the next step in its mission to advance autonomous systems and provide powerful tools for a more connected and brighter future.
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