🐕 Robot Dog• commercial• medium
Vision 60
by Ghost Robotics
Released: 2016
💰 USD 100,000 – 150,000
The Vision 60 by Ghost Robotics is a mid-sized, high-endurance, agile, and durable all-weather quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle (Q-UGV) designed for defense, homeland security, industrial, mining, energy, and enterprise applications. It excels in unstructured urban and natural environments, featuring proprietary blind-mode navigation that allows it to traverse tall grass, unknown terrain, and obstacles even when sensors are obscured by mud, rain, snow, or sunlight, mimicking mammalian locomotion. Key capabilities include IP67/IP68-rated ruggedness for dust, water submersion up to 1m for 30 minutes, operation from -40°C to 55°C, speeds up to 3 m/s, payload capacity up to 14kg, modular payloads like robotic arms, LiDAR, thermal cameras, and CBRNE sensors, NVIDIA Jetson onboard computing for real-time edge AI, flexible communications via Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, and external radios, and endurance up to 4 hours continuous motion or 21 hours standby. It supports gaits like sprint, crawl, leap, stair-climbing, with self-righting and high-bandwidth force control at 2kHz for compliance.
3.0 m/s (approx. 6.7 mph) m/s
Max Speed
12
Total DOF
240 min
Runtime
14 kg
Max Payload
Full Specifications
Physical Design
Body Length950 mm
Standing Height760 mm
Body Width540 mm
Weight51 kg (112 lbs) empty weight kg
Number of Legs4
Total DOF12
DOF Per Leg3
MaterialsMarine-grade Aluminum alloy and high-impact Carbon Fiber composites.
Locomotion & Gait
Supported GaitsSprint, Trot, Walk, Crawl, and Leap (up to 1m gaps).
Max Speed3.0 m/s (approx. 6.7 mph) m/s
Max Climb Angle35° to 40° depending on surface friction°
Vertical Leap0.5 m (Step height); capable of leaping across 1m gaps m
Max Step Height55 cm (ground clearance / step-over height) cm
Terrain Capabilitiesstairs, gravel, grass, sand, slopes, wet surfaces, tall grass, unstructured urban and rural
Actuation System
Actuator Typeelectric motors
Transmissiondirect-drive
Compliancecompliant
Payload & Manipulation
Max Payload14 kg
Manipulator Armyes
Arm DetailsHDT Adroit robotic arm/manipulator for object retrieval, door opening, equipment handling
Sensing & Perception
LiDAROptional (Ghost 32-beam Ouster OS1-32 package).
Depth Camerasbuilt-in ToF depth sensors, RGB cameras
IMUHigh-bandwidth integrated IMU.
GPSyes
Obstacle Detectionobject avoidance AI, Ghost or 3rd party safeguard
Tactile SensorsNone (Uses proprioceptive motor feedback to "feel" terrain)
Autonomy & Navigation
Autonomous Navyes
SLAMReal-time 3D LiDAR-based SLAM (GPS-denied capable).
Remote ControlDedicated tablet with integrated joystick (Android-based).
Teleoperationdual joystick, DoD IOP/JAUS, ATAK
Control & Software
CommunicationWi-Fi (2.4/5.8 GHz), 4G/LTE, gigabit Ethernet switch
ROS SupportNative support for ROS and ROS2
SDK/APIplatform-wide SDK
SimulationGazebo, MuJoCo, and NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
Control Modestele-op, autonomy, blind-mode
Onboard ComputeNVIDIA Jetson Xavier, ARM microcontroller
Power & Battery
Battery Capacity1250 Wh
Runtime240 min
Charging Time300 min
Power Sourcebattery
Reliability & Safety
IP RatingIP67
Operating Temp-40 to 55
CertificationsNDAA-compliant; designed for MIL-STD-810G standards.
Emergency StopIntegrated into the Mission Control software and tablet hardware
Applications
Use Casesinspection, security, search and rescue, perimeter security, defense
Industriesdefense, energy, mining, industrial, homeland security
Notable DeploymentsU.S. Air Force base perimeter security, UK Army testing
Commercial
PriceUSD 100,000 – 150,000
Order Lead Time12–20 weeks (Defense priority)
Warranty1-year standard; extended service plans available.
Support24/7 Enterprise/Defense support.
CountriesUSA, UK
Other Notable Features
Self-righting, field-swappable IP68 modules, 360° cameras, blind-mode navigation
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Vision 60, and what problem is it designed to solve?▼
Vision 60 is a quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle designed by Ghost Robotics for autonomous navigation in challenging, hazardous, or difficult-to-access environments. According to the manufacturer, it addresses the need to deploy robotic systems for reconnaissance, inspection, and situational awareness in terrain where wheeled or tracked vehicles are limited, reducing human exposure to risk.
2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Vision 60?▼
Vision 60 features four-legged locomotion enabling traversal of rocks, sand, stairs, and steep terrain. The system includes multiple RGB and depth cameras for 360-degree environmental awareness, operates in all-weather conditions with IP67 protection, supports autonomous navigation modes including record-and-playback mission automation, and integrates NVIDIA computing for onboard processing. According to Ghost Robotics, the platform can self-right from immobilization and operate fully inverted when necessary.
3. Who is Vision 60 built for, and which industries can benefit from it?▼
Vision 60 targets defense, homeland security, and enterprise applications. According to the manufacturer, intended users include military and law enforcement for tactical operations, industrial facilities for infrastructure inspection, and organizations requiring autonomous reconnaissance in hazardous environments such as contaminated sites or extreme terrain.
4. Is Vision 60 a commercial product or still a research prototype?▼
Vision 60 is a commercially available product. Ghost Robotics markets it as a mature platform with modular design for field repairs and multiple autonomy modes, indicating production-ready status rather than experimental development.
5. Is Vision 60 currently available for purchase?▼
Yes, Vision 60 is commercially available. Ghost Robotics lists sales contact information and offers the platform through authorized distributors, with customization options for various sensor and payload configurations.
6. How does Vision 60 perform in real-world environments and rough terrain?▼
According to Ghost Robotics, Vision 60 traverses complex terrain including rocks, sand, hills, stairs, and steep embankments. The system operates across extreme temperature ranges and can function in dusty, wet environments. The platform includes blind-mode navigation enabling operation when vision sensors fail, and can recover from slips or falls to maintain mission continuity.
7. When was Vision 60 announced or officially launched?▼
The search results do not provide a specific announcement or launch date for Vision 60. The available documentation references it as a mature product with multiple generation iterations, but exact timeline information is not available in current sources.
8. How is Vision 60 different from other robot dogs in the same category?▼
According to Ghost Robotics, Vision 60 is the only commercially available quadrupedal ground robot with IP67 rating enabling all-weather submersion capability. The manufacturer emphasizes its modular design for rapid field repairs, back-drivable motor architecture enabling inverted operation, and software-based compliance control using force sensing at high bandwidth rather than mechanical springs.
9. Does Vision 60 support third-party software development or SDKs?▼
Yes, Ghost Robotics provides a software development kit enabling third-party integration. The platform supports standard joystick and touchpad controllers and uses a scriptable mission format with reusable task-based plug-ins, allowing customization for specific operational requirements.
10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Vision 60?▼
Ghost Robotics has announced plans to expand communication capabilities, with 5G connectivity currently in trials. The company aims to increase sprint speed performance and continues developing payload options including robotic arms and specialized sensor packages, though specific timelines for these enhancements are not publicly detailed.