Ghost Robotics

Ghost Robotics is a Philadelphia-based company focused on developing state-of-the-art legged unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs). Their quadrupedal robots offer superior mobility and adaptability over wheeled or tracked machines in harsh, unstructured environments. They serve diverse sectors including defense, public safety, mining, oil & gas, industrial inspection, and enterprise security. Their core technology features patent-pending direct-drive gearless legs that deliver instant and precise force feedback, enabling complex mobility on rugged and variable terrain. Ghost Robotics’ products are designed for critical missions such as reconnaissance, asset management, and security patrols. The company operates from Pennovation Works, a research and innovation campus affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, fostering a strong culture of innovation and engineering excellence. Ghost Robotics is backed by institutional and angel investors and maintains a global client base through strategic partnerships and direct sales.

• VISION 60 (V60): A compact, agile quadrupedal robot designed for industrial inspection, security, and reconnaissance missions. It features rugged construction and advanced sensor integration for autonomous navigation in complex environments.
• SPARC Series: Performance-driven quadrupeds tailored for enterprise applications including public safety and surveillance, offering robustness and modular payload options.
• WRAITH Series: Hardened, military-grade quadrupeds based on the VISION series design, built for harsh battlefield conditions and security operations requiring reliability and durability.
• Minitaur Robot Platform: Lightweight quadrupedal robot platform supporting autonomous operation, adaptable with various sensors and payloads for research, exploration, agriculture, and emergency response.

• All-Terrain Mobility:
  Robots traverse unstructured, rugged, and variable terrains, including stairs, slopes, and uneven ground where wheeled or tracked vehicles are limited.
• Direct-Drive Gearless Legs:
  Provide instantaneous force feedback and precise control, enabling agile, smooth, and energy-efficient locomotion and obstacle negotiation.
• Autonomous Operation & Sensor Fusion:
  Integration of cameras, LiDAR, and other sensors supports autonomous navigation, inspection, and situational awareness in dynamic, remote, or hazardous environments.
• Robust Design & Weather Resistance:
  Built for all-weather operation, capable of functioning reliably in extreme environmental conditions including dust, rain, and temperature variations.
• Modular Payload & Use-Case Flexibility:
  Payload bays and modular architecture enable customization for diverse applications from data collection to security monitoring and intervention.

Ghost Robotics has demonstrated solid early-stage viability and increasing market traction. With multiple successfully deployed systems in defense and commercial sectors, the company enjoys steady funding under $5 million primarily from angel and institutional investors. Its unique, patented technology and leading position in quadruped robots for tough environments give it competitive advantage. Ghost Robotics maintains strategic partnerships and global customer relationships to expand adoption in industrial inspection, security, and military applications. The company’s integration within the vibrant Pennovation Works innovation ecosystem, combined with its talented engineering team, positions it for ongoing growth in the emerging legged robotics market.