Ghost Robotics is a company which makes four-legged "robot canines" for commercial, military, and law enforcement applications. The legged robots are capable of operating in unstructured terrain, which is a major advantage over other robots. There are a number of sensors that the robots use, including a GPS system and radios. Additional to standard cameras, robot dogs can be equipped with thermal cameras, gas or motion sensors, as well night vision, thermal cameras, and many other options.
Ghost Robotics has a number of customers, most of which are government agencies. Their Vision 60 and Spirit 40 quadrupeds have been tested and are being used by the US Air Force, the US Navy, and other armed forces. These systems are expected provide enhanced situational awareness for soldiers on the frontline and ground-based troops.
Ghost Robotics Vision60 (IP68), mid-sized unmanned drone (UGV), which can be teleoperated and autonomous, is available. It costs approximately $150,000 and has a wide range to use. Apart from safety inspections and security, the robot can also be used in nuclear plant security. Ghost V60 can cover 7.5 mile on a charge lasting three hours. It can travel at speeds of up 2 meters per minute.
Ghost Robotics has a reputation for making high-quality robots that are fast and nimble. They have collaborated with the US Air Force. The robots will be tested by the military at Nellis Air Force Base (Nevada) in 2021. Jiren Paraikh runs the company from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He quit college to become a skier in the backcountry and later sold enterprise-level software. However, Parikh suggested that the company focus on the military market.
Ghost Robotics has been sued by Boston Dynamics, a Delaware-based company that makes law enforcement and armed military robots. The complaint alleges that the robot maker has infringed upon seven patents. Ghost Robotics is specifically accused of infringing on three of its own patents as well as two Boston Dynamics patents.
According to the complaint, Ghost Robotics infringed by copying Boston Dynamics' design for the Spot, a quadruped-style robot. Boston Dynamics maintains the robot is not designed to harm or be used to make weapons. However, other robotics industry competitors have noticed that the Spot's early success wasn't limited to the military. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ("DARPA") was an early backer when the Spot was being built.
Ghost Robotics, a company that designs, manufactures, and sells four-legged, two and three-legged robotic "dogs", for military, law-enforcement, and commercial uses. While the company is an innovator in bringing armed platforms to the market, it was also a major player in this area. Recently, however, it was accused of infringing upon multiple patents. They continue to infringe, however, in a dangerous and unreasonable manner.
Ghost Robotics offers a range of solutions for the ever-changing needs of its customers. Ghost Robotics provides a range of services, including legged robotic dogs and advanced AGSV systems. This company is committed to improving functionality for all types of environments.