Husky

UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE

Husky is a medium sized robotic development platform. Its large payload capacity and power systems accommodate an extensive variety of payloads, customized to meet research needs. Stereo cameras, LIDAR, GPS, IMUs, manipulators and more can be added to the UGV by our integration experts. The Husky’s rugged construction and high-torque drivetrain can take your research where no other robot can go. Husky is fully supported in ROS with community driven Open Source code and examples.

Features

EASY TO USE

Husky was the first field robotics platform to support ROS from its factory settings. Use Husky to integrate with existing research and build upon the growing knowledge base in the thriving ROS community to get started producing research results faster. Husky uses an open source serial protocol and we offer API support for ROS, and options for C++ and Python.

RUGGED & ALL-TERRAIN

Husky is an elegantly simple design built out of durable materials with very few moving parts. Its high-performance, maintenance-free drivetrain and large lug-tread tires allow Husky to tackle challenging real-world terrain. It will last for years of productive research.

A TRUSTED BENCHMARK

Husky is trusted by hundreds of researchers and engineers globally. Numerous research papers have been published using Husky as the test set-up. Husky provides a proven benchmark for establishing new robot research and development efforts.

PRECISION CONTROL

Husky has very high resolution encoders that deliver improved state estimation and dead reckoning capabilities. A finely tuned, yet user adjustable controller, offers incredibly smooth motion profiles even at slow speeds (<1cm/s) and with excellent disturbance rejection.

CUSTOMIZABLE

Our team of mobile robot experts can help you select and integrate payloads then configure the robot at the factory. Husky is plug-and-play compatible with our wide range of robot accessories and our system integrators will deliver a fully integrated turn-key robot.

Tech Specs

Size and Weight

External Dimensions	990 x 670 x 390 mm (39 x 26.4 x 14.6 in)
Internal Dimensions	296 x 411 x 155 mm (11.7 x 16.2 x 6.1 in)
Weight	50 kg (110 lbs)
Max Payload	75 kg (165 lbs)

Speed and Performance

Max Speed	1.0 m/s (2.2 mph)
Run Time (Typical Use)	3 hours
User Power	5V, 12V and 24V fused at 5A each
Drivers and APIs	ROS Melodic, ROS Kinetic, C++ Library, Mathworks

Accessories

Configure a custom platform. Explore all Accessories.

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Universal Robots

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VLP-16

Velodyne

Packages

The preconfigured packages offer everything needed to get started quickly. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Visit our sensors and components store or contact us.

Starter Package

This Husky package entails basic components. It comes pre-installed with a mini-ITX with Linux and ROS, while the top plate allows for easy mounting of any sensing, manipulation or computer hardware. Simply connect sensors to the onboard computer and Husky-regulated power supplies to get started.

Example Applications

Included Accessories

Featured Upgrades

Explorer Package

Equipped with a full suite of sensors (laser scanner, GPS and camera), the Husky Explorer package enables basic indoor and outdoor autonomous functionality. A powerful Mini-ITX computer system comes preinstalled with Linux and ROS. All component ROS drivers are installed and preconfigured. Husky Explorer Package accelerates development by eliminating the need to design, manufacture and integrate a system saving you time and money.

Example Applications

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES