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Clearpath Robotics discusses development of Husky A300 ground vehicle
- Clearpath Robotics has released the Husky A300, a more rugged and longer-enduring version of its flagship mobile robot for research and development. The system's speed, weather resistance, payload capacity, and runtime have all been improved compared to the A200. The A300 can carry payloads up to 100kg, has a runtime of up to 12 hours and can reach speeds of 2ms, 4.4 mph.
- The robot's hardware comprises four brushless motors, making it twice as fast as the previous version, as well as more flexible and capable of withstanding of industrial environments or extreme temperatures outdoors. It also now has an IP54 rating against dust and water.
- The robot also includes ROS 2 Jazzy plus Nav2, MoveIt 2, and other developer utilities, making it easier for non-expert customers of varied robotics experience levels to use it.
- Clearpath Robotics is offering a turnkey version of the robot called the Husky AMP, an autonomous mobile platform that comes with everything needed for navigation pre-installed and configured OutdoorNav software, a web-based user interface, and an optional wireless charging dock.
- Clearpath Robotics reports the A300 has undergone testing in various weather conditions and will consider variant drive trains such as tracks for softer terrain or segmented wheels.
- The robot is being used in numerous outdoor applications from robots that herd animals to inspecting sites such as solar farms. It is primarily aimed at developers rather than end-users.
- Rockwell Automation acquired Clearpath Robotics in 2019, and the integration has gone well so far, with Rockwell's procurement team easing access to components and manufacturing, according to Clearpath technology director Robbie Edwards.
- Further enhancing the robot platform is just one example of the huge potential for robotics in industry.
- As the Husky A300 can carry different sensor payloads and robotic arms, it has a wide range of uses, such as replacing humans in industries with hazardous working conditions, including inspecting pipelines and monitoring the progress of construction sites.
- The company surveyed its client base, with developers finding a wide range of use cases; Clearpath reports receiving lots of interest in mobile manipulation with its Ridgeback omnidirectional platform, which is also finding uses outside in applications such as changing tires on outdoor UGVs.
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