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

Jackal
Clearpath Robotics (Open Robotics)
Not announced

MiniHyQ
IIT (Italian Institute of Technology)
Not announced
QUICK TAKE
- Jackal offers the lighter build (17 kg vs 35 kg).
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED
| Jackal | MiniHyQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Clearpath Robotics (Open Robotics) | IIT (Italian Institute of Technology) |
| Category | Ground | Ground |
| Price: | Not announced | Not announced |
| Released: | 2014 | — |
| Weight | 17 kg | 35 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 Jackal and the MiniHyQ?
Jackal is made by Clearpath Robotics (Open Robotics), while MiniHyQ is made by IIT (Italian Institute of Technology). Both are grounds, so the differences come down to price and specifications.
