Jackal
UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE
Features
TURNKEY
Jackal’s onboard PC comes fully equipped so you can quickly sync ROS with an RVIZ GUI and Gazebo model. Skip weeks of setup and jump straight into your research with Jackal’s extensive demo code. With wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and wifi, Jackal is ready to go every time you turn it on.
POWERFUL & COMPACT
Add sensors, cameras and other accessories to Jackal’s simple mounting platform. Use the 5V, 12V or 24V power options and easily connect cables to the internal onboard PC. Looking to expand? The internal area is available for additional computing power or storage.
ALL-TERRAIN & WEATHERPROOF
Jackal is built from a sturdy aluminum chassis made with a high torque 4×4 drivetrain for rugged all-terrain operation. It has an IP62 weatherproof casing and is rated to operate from -20 Celsius or +45 Celsius. All connections pass through a compressed-foam cable management port for communicating with external payloads without needing a complex seal.
CUSTOMIZABLE
Choose from an extensive list of compatible sensors, cameras and other accessories to integrate via Jackal’s simple mounting interface. Use the 5V, 12V or 24V power options and easily connect to the internal onboard PC. The internal area is available for additional computing power or storage.
Tech Specs
Size and Weight
| External Dimensions | 508 x 430 x 250 mm (20 x 17 x 10 in) |
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| Internal Dimensions | 250 x 100 x 85 mm (10 x 4 x 3 in) |
| Weight | 17 kg (37 lbs) |
| Maximum Payload | 20 kg (44 lbs) |
Speed and Performance
| Max Speed |
2.0 m/s |
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| Run Time (Basic Usage) |
4 hours |
| User Power |
5V at 5A, 12V at 10A, 24V at 20A |
| Drivers and API |
ROS Melodic, ROS Kinetic, Windows 10, Mathworks |
Accessories
Configure a custom platform. Explore all Accessories.
Gen3 lite
Kinova
TIM551 Lidar
SICK
DURO GPS
SwiftNav
ZED 2 Stereo Camera
Stereolabs
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.
Explorer PackageThe Jackal Explorer Package is designed for basic autonomous operation in both indoor and outdoor environments. Applications range from GPS waypoint navigation with laser-based collision avoidance, to indoor mapping and path planning. A powerful Mini-ITX computer system comes pre-installed with Linux and ROS; all component ROS drivers are installed and pre-configured. Example ApplicationsIncluded AccessoriesFEATURED UPGRADES |
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Jackal Vision PackageThe Jackal Vision Package includes two front-facing FLIR Blackfly cameras for stereo vision, an upgraded GPU graphics card and a high performance computer. This package comes with a pre-installed CUDA toolkit, and is fully supported with ROS, RViz (visualization), and Gazebo (simulator). EXAMPLE APPLICATIONSINCLUDED ACCESSORIESFEATURED UPGRADES |
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Navigator PackageThe Jackal Navigator Package combines a high-end RTK (real-time kinematic) GPS system with a long-range base station to enable localization accuracy to less than 1 in (2 cm) and remote communication up to 0.62 mi (1 km). Example ApplicationsINCLUDED ACCESSORIESFEATURED UPGRADES |
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Jackal ManipulationThe Jackal Manipulator Package integrates the small light-weight 6-DOF Kinova MICO arm and includes a 2-finger gripper and torque, position and acceleration sensors in each actuator. This package is fully supported with ROS, MoveIt! (motion planner), RViz (visualization), and Gazebo (simulator). EXAMPLE APPLICATIONSINCLUDED ACCESSORIESFEATURED UPGRADES |
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Media
See the Jackal UGV in action.
Jackal Overview Video
Gallery
See our robots work in the most demanding environments by researchers all over the globe.
Downloads
Jackal Overview
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Size Comparison Chart
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