Clearpath Husky Observer

The Clearpath Husky Observer is a highly advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) specifically designed for inspection tasks and autonomous navigation. Equipped with a variety of sensors and a robust software platform, the Husky Observer is ideal for applications in facility monitoring, data capture, teleoperation, remote surveying, as well as research and development.

This system offers a complete solution for demanding tasks in various environments. With its weatherproof housing and powerful navigation capabilities, the Husky Observer can be reliably operated in harsh outdoor environments. The integrated pan-tilt-zoom camera with 30x zoom and high-resolution imaging enables precise remote inspections. Thanks to the rugged onboard computer and advanced sensors like the Velodyne VLP-16 LiDAR and Intel D435f depth cameras, the Husky Observer can detect obstacles in 3D and navigate safely even in complex environments.

Highlights:

• Advanced Sensors: Equipped with Velodyne VLP-16 LiDAR and Intel D435f depth cameras for 3D obstacle detection and precise navigation.
• Robust and Weatherproof: The Husky Observer is optimized for use in harsh environments and features a weatherproof housing as well as an outdoor inspection camera with 30x zoom.
• Autonomous Navigation and Teleoperation: Thanks to the OutdoorNav software and dual-antenna RTK GPS systems, the Husky Observer offers reliable autonomous navigation and easy teleoperation.

Specifications

• Vehicle: Husky unmanned ground vehicle (UGV)
• Onboard Computer: Rugged PC with Intel i7-12700TE, 32 GB RAM, 1TB SSD
• Battery: NEC Lithium Battery Upgrade
• Weatherproofing: Weatherproof housing for outdoor use
• Sensors:
  • Velodyne VLP-16 LiDAR for 3D obstacle detection
  • 2x Intel D435f depth cameras
  • 1x Hokuyo UST-10LX LiDAR (for docking)
  • Dual-antenna RTK GPS systems
  • 3DM-GX5-25 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
• Camera: Outdoor inspection camera with pan-tilt-zoom (30x zoom, 1920 x 1080, 30fps)
• Communication: Long-range WiFi and 4G LTE cellular radio (long-range WiFi base station sold separately)
• Safety Features: Onboard E-stop buttons (wireless E-stop upgrade available)
• Charging Station: Onboard wireless charging system and charge dock
• Microphone: Omnidirectional microphone (shotgun microphone upgrades available)
• Software: OutdoorNav navigation and teleoperation software, ROS API and navigation API, graphical user interface (GUI) for autonomous missions, docking, and camera data capture

Included Components

• Husky UGV with all sensors and navigation components
• Onboard Rugged PC (i7-12700TE, 32 GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
• NEC Lithium Battery Upgrade
• Weatherproof housing
• OutdoorNav software
• Velodyne VLP-16 LiDAR
• Dual-antenna RTK GPS systems
• 3DM-GX5-25 IMU
• 2x Intel D435f depth cameras
• Hokuyo UST-10LX LiDAR
• Outdoor inspection camera with pan-tilt-zoom
• Long-range WiFi and 4G LTE cellular radio
• Onboard E-stop buttons
• Wireless charging system and charge dock

The Clearpath Husky Observer is the ideal solution for demanding inspection and surveillance tasks in a wide range of environments, offering the highest reliability and performance.