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Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 (Standard)

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Robot type: Inspection & securityCommercial status: Pilot
Use Cases:Inspection, Security & MonitoringPublic Safety & Hazardous EnvironmentsEducation, Research & DevelopmentGeneral Purpose / Multi-UseTelepresence & Remote Operation
Industries:Energy, Utilities & Industrial SitesSecurityPublic Sector / GovernmentEducation & ResearchCross-Industry / General BusinessConstruction & Infrastructure
Real deployment information
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About This Robot

Overview

The Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 is a mid-sized quadruped robot renowned for its agile mobility, making it ideal for scouting, security, and research applications. It supports a wide range of modular sensors and autonomy kits, adapting seamlessly to diverse operational needs.

Built for industrial inspection, mapping, and remote operations, the Spirit 40 is a rugged platform capable of traversing challenging environments. It expertly navigates stairs, grating, and uneven terrain, delivering stable data capture in plants, yards, and tunnels where traditional wheeled robots often struggle.

Key Features

  • Agile All-Terrain Mobility: Masterfully traverses stairs, grating, and uneven terrain, ensuring access to complex industrial sites.
  • Modular Payload System: Features quick-mount options for a variety of site-ready kits, including RGB-cameras, thermal imagers, LiDAR, and gas-sensing modules.
  • Advanced Autonomy Stack: Supports repeatable missions, autonomous docking, and supervised teleoperation, enabling efficient and safe operations.
  • Robust Integration Points: Offers comprehensive SDKs and ROS compatibility for seamless connection with analytics platforms, digital twins, and CMMS systems.
  • Stable Data Capture: Engineered to provide consistent and reliable data collection, even in demanding and dynamic environments.
  • Designed for Remote Operations: Facilitates keeping human teams out of hazardous areas by performing inspections and tasks remotely.

Technical Specifications

Attribute Detail
Make Ghost Robotics
Model Spirit 40
Variant Standard
Robot Type Mid-sized Quadruped
Mobility Agile, All-terrain (Stairs, Grating, Uneven Terrain)
Payload Integration Modular, Quick-mount (supports RGB, Thermal, LiDAR, Gas-sensing modules)
Autonomy Features Repeatable Missions, Docking, Supervised Teleoperation
Integration SDKs, ROS
Operational Environment Industrial Plants, Yards, Tunnels, Outdoor, Indoor

Applications

  • Industrial Inspection: Conducts detailed and routine inspections of critical infrastructure in plants, yards, and tunnels.
  • Mapping & Surveying: Generates accurate maps and surveys of challenging environments for planning and analysis.
  • Security & Scouting: Provides remote surveillance and reconnaissance in a variety of terrains and conditions.
  • Research & Development: Serves as a versatile platform for robotics research, sensor testing, and autonomy development.
  • Remote Operations: Performs tasks and data collection in hazardous or inaccessible areas, minimizing human exposure to risk.

Benefits

  • Improved Uptime: Helps organizations maintain continuous operations through proactive and consistent monitoring.
  • Standardized Inspections: Enables the creation and execution of repeatable inspection routes, enhancing consistency and reliability.
  • Actionable Data Sets: Generates consistent, timestamped datasets that accelerate maintenance decisions and improve asset management.
  • Enhanced Compliance Reporting: Provides robust and verifiable data to support regulatory compliance and auditing processes.
  • Increased Safety: Keeps human teams out of hazardous areas, significantly reducing workplace risks.
  • Versatile Terrain Navigation: Overcomes mobility challenges for wheeled robots, accessing areas previously deemed inaccessible.
  • Reliable Performance: Delivers stable and high-quality data capture even in the most demanding industrial environments.

Key Capabilities

The Spirit 40 is engineered with a comprehensive set of features to handle demanding operational requirements:

  • Agile All-Terrain Mobility: Masterfully traverses stairs, grating, and uneven terrain, ensuring access to complex industrial sites.
  • Modular Payload System: Features quick-mount options for a variety of site-ready kits, including RGB-cameras, thermal imagers, LiDAR, and gas-sensing modules.
  • Advanced Autonomy Stack: Supports repeatable missions, autonomous docking, and supervised teleoperation, enabling efficient and safe operations.
  • Robust Integration Points: Offers comprehensive SDKs and ROS compatibility for seamless connection with analytics platforms, digital twins, and CMMS systems.
  • Stable Data Capture: Engineered to provide consistent and reliable data collection, even in demanding and dynamic environments.
  • Designed for Remote Operations: Facilitates keeping human teams out of hazardous areas by performing inspections and tasks remotely.

Applications

The Spirit 40 is a versatile platform suitable for a wide range of critical tasks across various sectors:

  • Industrial Inspection: Conducts detailed and routine inspections of critical infrastructure in plants, yards, and tunnels.
  • Mapping & Surveying: Generates accurate maps and surveys of challenging environments for planning and analysis.
  • Security & Scouting: Provides remote surveillance and reconnaissance in a variety of terrains and conditions.
  • Research & Development: Serves as a versatile platform for robotics research, sensor testing, and autonomy development.
  • Remote Operations: Performs tasks and data collection in hazardous or inaccessible areas, minimizing human exposure to risk.

Why Choose It

The Spirit 40 delivers significant operational advantages by navigating environments where traditional wheeled robots often fail. Its rugged design and advanced mobility provide a reliable solution for capturing stable, actionable data in the most challenging locations.

  • Increased Safety: Keeps human teams out of hazardous or inaccessible areas, significantly reducing workplace risks.
  • Improved Uptime & Consistency: Enables the creation of repeatable inspection routes and delivers consistent, timestamped datasets that help maintain continuous operations and accelerate maintenance decisions.
  • Versatile Terrain Navigation: Overcomes the mobility challenges of wheeled robots by expertly navigating stairs, grating, and uneven terrain to access areas previously deemed inaccessible.
  • Enhanced Compliance: Provides robust and verifiable data to support regulatory compliance and auditing processes.

Key Features

MobilityPriority 1

Rugged quadruped with outdoor capability

ResiliencePriority 2

All-terrain, IP-rated for weather

PayloadPriority 3

Supports modular payloads and sensors

Technical Details

ComputeGhost Robotics

Edge AI compute; optional integrations

DexterityGhost Robotics

Mounting for arms/sensors; not primary use

EnduranceGhost Robotics

~2.5 h battery runtime

Height & mobilityGhost Robotics

0.65 m height; ~32 kg weight; quadruped locomotion

ManipulationGhost Robotics

{'hands': 0, 'fingers_per_hand': 0, 'dexterity_dof_per_hand': 0, 'payload_kg': 10}

MobilityGhost Robotics

{'locomotion': ['quadruped'], 'max_speed_m_s': 3}

PerceptionGhost Robotics

Multiple cameras, depth sensors, optional LIDAR

ResilientGhost Robotics

IP-rated rugged outdoor field design

Deployments

US Air Force & defense partners
Field Testing
USA
Use Cases:
surveillancesecurity patrols

Deployment at US Air Force & defense partners

Manufacturer

Ghost Robotics

Manufacturer

Ghost Robotics logo
Ghost Robotics specializes in legged robots designed for challenging and unstructured terrains. Their flagship product, the Vision series, offers unparalleled mobility and adaptability. These robots are engineered for inspection, security, and exploration tasks in environments inaccessible to traditional wheeled or tracked vehicles. Ghost Robotics distinguishes itself through its advanced control algorithms and robust hardware, creating robots capable of navigating complex obstacles and operating in harsh conditions. They cater to sectors including defense, public safety, and infrastructure, providing versatile robotic platforms for critical operations.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Founded 2015

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of Ghost Robotics Spirit 40?

Pricing for the Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 is on application. You can buy outright or lease over 36 months with installation and service included. Ask us for a quote.

Where is Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 used?

Published deployments of the Ghost Robotics Spirit 40 include US Air Force & defense partners.