Ghost Robotics Vision 60
** - A rugged quadruped robot tailored for outdoor and military applications, capable of enduring harsh conditions and demanding environments.
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What is Ghost Robotics Vision 60?
The Vision 60 is the world's most adaptable Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Q-UGV), engineered for commercial and defense applications in unstructured environments. This all-weather robot excels across all terrains with quadrupedal mobility that outperforms wheeled and tracked robots on stairs, debris fields, steep inclines, and rough natural terrain. The robot features a proprietary blind-mode control core that mimics mammalian locomotion, enabling autonomous navigation even when vision sensors are obscured by mud, rain, snow, or direct sunlight.
Key features include extreme endurance with 3+ hours of continuous walking or 20+ hours standby time, IP67 rating for operation in rain, snow, sand, and submersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, and modular design enabling field repairs with quick-swap sub-assemblies (legs, battery, front/rear sensor heads) within minutes. The Vision 60 carries payloads up to 10 kg (22 lbs) and supports customizable modular payloads including Manipulator Arm, Security Payload, CBRN Hub, LiDAR, and Low Light Camera. It operates in temperatures from -40° to 55°C and features advanced autonomy with real-time 3D LiDAR-based SLAM mapping for GPS-enabled and GPS-denied environments.
The Vision 60 is designed for defense/military teams (reconnaissance, bomb detection, ISR, EOD), public safety agencies (disaster response, event operations), industrial facilities (refinery inspection, hazardous zone monitoring), construction sites (safety monitoring, site inspections), education/research institutions, and enterprise facility security. With speeds up to 2.5 m/s (5.6 mph), 360° surround sensing via 5 RGB cameras and 4 depth sensors, NVIDIA Xavier compute, and flexible communications (WiFi, 4G/LTE, external radio support), it provides 24/7 situational awareness and reduces human risk in high-stakes missions.
Ghost Robotics Vision 60 pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Base price approximately $100,000 per unit. Final cost varies based on configuration, mission-specific payloads (Manipulator Arm, Security Payload, CBRN Hub, LiDAR, Low Light Camera), and support systems. A contract for Vision 60 Robot & Charging Option (robotic dog and dog house/wireless charging station) was awarded up to $213,763. Custom payloads and configurations add to base price.
Ghost Robotics Vision 60 pros
- IP67 rated for all-weather operation including rain, snow, and sand
- Operates in extreme temperatures from -40° to 55°C
- 3.15 hours continuous walking or 21 hours standby time
- Modular design with quick-swap sub-assemblies in minutes
- Field-replaceable legs for increased uptime
- Proprietary blind-mode navigation when sensors are obscured
- 10 kg payload capacity with user-selectable compensation mode
- Autonomous operation in GPS-enabled and GPS-denied environments
- Real-time 3D LiDAR-based SLAM mapping
- 360° surround sensing with 5 RGB cameras and 4 depth sensors
- Can operate inverted after slips or falls
- Climbs stairs, steep hills, rocks, and traverses swamps
- Speeds up to 2.5 m/s (5.6 mph) with sprint capability
- Open architecture supporting end-user integrations and Ghost SDK
- Wireless charging kit available for 24x7 persistent operation
- NVIDIA Xavier 32GB RAM compute with 2TB NVMe SSD
- No ITAR restrictions (US ECCN: EAR-99)
- Estimated 8,000 hours operational lifespan
Ghost Robotics Vision 60 cons
- Extremely expensive at approximately $100,000 per unit
- Limited to defense, government, and enterprise buyers
- Only 3.15 hours battery life during continuous motion
- Requires specialized training for operation
- Cold start not possible below -20°C
- No charging below 0°C
- Charging rate decreases above 40°C
- 51 kg weight limits portability for single operator
- Payload capacity limited to 10 kg
- Speed dependent on payload and terrain conditions
Frequently asked questions about Ghost Robotics Vision 60
What is the Vision 60?
The Vision 60 is the world's most adaptable Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Q-UGV), built to be customized for real-world commercial and defense needs. It is an all-electric direct charge quadrupedal robot engineered for unstructured environments, offering groundbreaking capabilities across all terrains with modular payloads, all-weather durability, and unmatched agility.
What is the battery life and endurance?
The Vision 60 provides 3.15 hours of continuous walking at 0.9 m/s with a 10km range (terrain and payload dependent), or 21 hours of standby time with sensors, compute, and radio on. Standard battery charge time is approximately 3 hours. A wireless charging kit is available for persistent 24x7 operation.
What environments can the Vision 60 operate in?
The Vision 60 operates in extreme conditions with IP67 rating (dust-tight, submersible up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) and temperature range from -40° to 55°C. It excels in unstructured urban and natural environments including stairs, rocks, sand, hills, swamps, debris fields, and steep inclines. It works in rain, snow, and sand.
What is Blind Mode?
Blind Mode is a proprietary control core that mimics how mammals operate across urban and rural environments. It enables the Vision 60 to navigate through tall grass and unknown terrain even when vision sensors are obscured by mud, rain, snow, or direct sunlight. When other quadrupedal robots become paralyzed in these conditions, the Vision 60 continues operating using proprioceptive feedback.
What payloads can the Vision 60 carry?
The Vision 60 has a 10 kg (22 lbs) payload capacity with user-selectable payload compensation mode. It supports customizable modular payloads including Manipulator Arm (opens doors, retrieves objects), Security Payload, CBRN Hub for chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear detection, LiDAR for 3D imaging, and Low Light Camera for夜视.
How fast does the Vision 60 move?
The Vision 60 has a standard walk speed of 0.9 m/s (2 mph), fast-walk up to 1.2 m/s (2.7 mph), and sprint up to 2.4 m/s (4.9 mph), working towards 3.0 m/s (6.7 mph). Speed is dependent on payload and terrain conditions.
What sensors does the Vision 60 have?
The Vision 60 has integrated sensors including 5 x RGB cameras (1080p resolution), 4 x D435 depth sensors (Intel RealSense), dual antenna RTK GPS, and optional LiDAR. It also has 2-way audio, front and rear LED drive lights, and side diagnostic LEDs for complete environmental awareness.
How is the Vision 60 controlled?
The Vision 60 is controlled via a Samsung Active Tab 3 standalone tablet or with a dual joystick Operator Control Unit. It supports direct robot control, GPS path planning, and diagnostics. Mission Control is Ghost Robotics' web-based command platform offering unified mission monitoring, flexible autonomous navigation, simple mission creation with point-and-click interface, and live video streaming.
Can the Vision 60 be repaired in the field?
Yes, the Vision 60 has a modular design with field-replaceable sub-assemblies that can be swapped within minutes. This includes legs, battery, main CPU, and front and rear sensor heads. The robot is constructed of aluminum and composites with an estimated 8,000 hours operational lifespan.
What autonomy modes are available?
The Vision 60 offers Perception Aided Mobility with front and rear collision avoidance, perception-aided stair climbing with steering assistance, and footstep planning over curbs and grated surfaces. It also has Record-Playback for pre-defined mission route automation and Mission Control with human-readable scriptable mission format using reusable task-based plug-ins. It supports fully autonomous operation in GPS-enabled and GPS-denied environments using 3D LiDAR-based SLAM.