Why the Husky A300 is the ideal mobile robot for your outdoor projects

Mobile robotics is evolving rapidly, particularly in outdoor environments. Whether for inspection, precision agriculture research or autonomous navigation in difficult terrain, outdoor projects require a robust, reliable and adaptable platform. The Husky A300, developed by Clearpath Robotics, is a popular choice for research laboratories and engineering teams around the world. Here’s why.

A recognised benchmark in robotics innovation

In April 2025, the Husky A300 received a RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award, recognising Clearpath Robotics’ commitment to innovation in mobile robotics. This new generation, launched in October 2024, builds on the proven architecture of the Husky range while incorporating significant improvements in terms of speed, autonomy, environmental resistance and integration capabilities.

“Husky has been a benchmark in field robotics for over a decade. Seeing the A300 model contribute to new research, agriculture and industrial projects is very rewarding.” — Robin Lefler, General Manager, Clearpath Robotics

Enhanced performance in the field

The Husky A300 stands out with technical features optimised for outdoor use:

Maximum speed: 2 m/s, twice as fast as the previous version.
Standard autonomy of 8 hours, extendable to 24 hours with optional batteries.
Payload of 100 kg, allowing the integration of heavy sensors or a robotic arm.
Motorisation: four brushless motors integrated into the wheels, ensuring high torque, suitable for rough terrain.
Crossing capacity: slopes up to 30°, uneven ground, light obstacles.

These specifications make it ideal for projects requiring long sessions of data collection, inspection or autonomous navigation without interruption.

Robust and modular design

The Husky chassis is made of fully sealed aluminium with an IP54 rating, making it resistant to dust, water splashes and moderate weather conditions (rain, mud, sand).

The platform is also designed for easy integration of third-party components:

A ready-to-use software platform

The Husky A300 comes with 2 pre-installed ROSs (Jazzy version), allowing developers to quickly leverage the open source ROS ecosystem: RViz visualisation, Gazebo simulation, SLAM packages, navigation, perception, etc.

Tutorials, demos and comprehensive documentation are also provided to facilitate getting started and accelerate development.

Ergonomic and safety improvements

Two notable additions accompany the A300 model:

These features provide better visibility of the robot’s status, whether in the lab or in the field.

Husky AMP: a complete configuration for autonomy in the field

For users who want to focus directly on applications without developing the autonomy building blocks themselves, Clearpath offers the Husky AMP (Autonomous Mobile Platform). This package includes all the sensors needed for autonomous navigation — cameras, LiDAR — as well as a sensor mast optimised for visibility and data collection.

The Husky AMP is powered by OutdoorNav, the autonomy software developed by Clearpath. This software suite allows for the creation, modification and management of autonomous missions via an intuitive web interface, without requiring advanced robotics skills. For developers, a documented API also allows for the integration of custom features.

This version is particularly suited to industrial and logistics applications, or rapid prototyping projects requiring a turnkey autonomy solution.

In summary

The Husky A300 is a robust, modular and well-documented platform designed to accelerate the development of autonomous outdoor robots. Its autonomy, integration capabilities and compatibility with ROS tools make it a solid choice for researchers, engineers and industrial developers.

Its recognition by the RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards confirms its position as the benchmark platform in outdoor robotics.

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Marine Senecat

Content Manager at Génération Robots