HyQ2Max vs Jackal
IIT (Italian Institute of Technology) vs Clearpath Robotics (Open Robotics) — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

HyQ2Max
IIT (Italian Institute of Technology)
Not announced

Jackal
Clearpath Robotics (Open Robotics)
Not announced
QUICK TAKE
- Jackal offers the lighter build (17 kg vs 80 kg).
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
| HyQ2Max | Jackal | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | IIT (Italian Institute of Technology) | Clearpath Robotics (Open Robotics) |
| Category | Ground | Ground |
| Price: | Not announced | Not announced |
| Released: | — | 2014 |
| Weight | 80 kg | 17 kg |
| Payload | — | 20 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 12 | — |
| Speed | — | 7.2 km/h |
| Battery Life | — | 240 min |
| Charging Time | — | ~3 hours |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Software / AI | — | ROS / ROS 2 |
Buying guides and prices
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between the HyQ2Max and the Jackal?
HyQ2Max is made by IIT (Italian Institute of Technology), while Jackal is made by Clearpath Robotics (Open Robotics). Both are grounds, so the differences come down to price and specifications.
