Profile

Clearpath Robotics is a prominent Canadian robotics company founded in 2009 in Kitchener, Ontario. It specializes in the development of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for research, industrial, and commercial applications. In 2023, Clearpath was acquired by Rockwell Automation, significantly expanding its industrial reach while maintaining its strong innovation culture. The company is widely recognized for building rugged, highly customizable, and open-architecture robotic platforms that accelerate the development and deployment of autonomous systems. Clearpath serves over 500 organizations in more than 40 countries, including leading universities, research labs, Fortune 500 manufacturers, and government agencies.

Clearpath Robotics is best known for its reliable, ROS/ROS 2-native platforms that support rapid prototyping, advanced research, and real-world industrial automation. Its robots are designed for both indoor and outdoor use, with excellent payload capacity, durability, and sensor integration capabilities.

Key Robot-Based Products:

Husky A300: A rugged, outdoor-capable mobile robot with a large payload capacity (~100 kg). It is widely used for research, autonomous navigation development, and industrial applications in challenging environments.
Jackal: A compact, high-speed UGV ideal for rapid prototyping, computer vision, and outdoor robotics research. Its small size and agility make it popular in academic and defense research.
Warthog: A large, all-terrain, amphibious UGV capable of carrying heavy payloads (~272 kg). It excels in harsh outdoor conditions and complex terrain.
Boxer: An industrial-grade AMR designed for heavy payload transport and integration with robotic arms. It is built for manufacturing and warehouse environments.
Ridgeback: A highly maneuverable indoor platform optimized for collaborative tasks and manipulator integration.

Clearpath also offers OutdoorNav autonomy software, sensor kits, simulation tools, and full customization services. The company’s platforms are known for their open-source compatibility, robust construction, and ability to support advanced research in areas such as swarm robotics, AI, and multi-robot coordination. Through its OTTO Motors division, it also provides production-ready AMRs for material handling in factories and warehouses.

Clearpath Robotics continues to lead in bridging academic robotics research with practical industrial deployment, making it a trusted partner for organizations developing next-generation autonomous systems.