What Ghost Robotics does

Ghost Robotics Corporation, founded in 2015 by Avik De and Gavin Kenneally out of the University of Pennsylvania and headquartered in Philadelphia, designs and manufactures quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) anchored by its flagship Vision 60 platform. The company has shipped over 1,000 units globally to 25+ national security customers and serves defense, public safety, industrial, enterprise security, and research markets. Since July 2024, 60% of the company has been owned by South Korean aerospace and defense prime LIG Nex1, in a $240 million transaction that valued Ghost Robotics at $400 million and brought defense manufacturing scale and Asia-Pacific distribution to the business.

The Vision 60 is a four-legged direct-drive robot featuring field-replaceable modular legs, an IP67 all-weather rating for operation from -40°C to 55°C, NVIDIA Xavier onboard compute with 5 RGB cameras and 4 depth sensors, and an open-architecture payload system supporting modular add-ons including a six-degree-of-freedom Manipulator Arm, CBRN Hub, Security Payload, LiDAR, and Low Light Camera. The Mission Control software platform enables autonomous navigation, real-time 3D lidar-based SLAM mapping, perception-aided mobility, and operation in GPS-denied environments. Hardware units are priced between $165,000 and $300,000 depending on configuration, with German Bundeswehr procurement documented at approximately 150,000 euros per unit.

Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of the Vision 60 platform and modular payload add-ons, distributed via direct enterprise field sales to defense and government customers (US Air Force, Army USSOCOM, Space Force, DHS, allied nations' armed forces) and through channel partners including POSCO International for global marketing (targeting India and other markets) and ATC SiPro GmbH for German Bundeswehr procurement. Telecom partnerships with AT&T FirstNet and Verizon Frontline extend reach into public safety and disaster recovery applications, while partnerships with Canadian Nuclear Labs and several universities support research and specialized industrial use cases.

Name

Ghost Robotics

Legal name

Ghost Robotics Corporation

Website

https://ghostrobotics.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ghost Robotics designs and manufactures the Vision 60 quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle (Q-UGV) for defense, public safety, and industrial customers. The Philadelphia-based company is majority-owned by South Korean defense prime LIG Nex1 and has shipped over 1,000 units to 25+ national security customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Robotics (Autonomous Ground Vehicles)

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) & Autonomous Land Platforms (IMABAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

Keywords

• Quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles
• Autonomous legged robots
• Defense robotics systems
• Robotic perimeter security
• Modular robot payloads

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Q-UGV Hardware Sales: Sale of Vision 60 quadrupedal robots and accessories to defense, government, and commercial customers. One-time hardware transaction with potential for repeat orders and follow-on contracts.
2. Modular Payload Add-ons: Sale of modular payloads including manipulator arms, CBRN hubs, security payloads, LiDAR, low-light cameras, and wireless charging kits. Expands robot capabilities for specific mission requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ghost Robotics manufactures and sells the Vision 60, a Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Q-UGV) designed for defense, public safety, and commercial/industrial applications. The platform features modular payloads (manipulator arm, security payload, CBRN hub, LiDAR, low light camera), IP67 all-weather durability, autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments, and is paired with Mission Control software for command and mission execution. Over 1,000 units have been shipped globally to 25+ national security customers.

Product overview

Ghost Robotics provides a portfolio of legged robotic systems anchored by the Vision 60 Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle (Q-UGV), the company's flagship core product. The Vision 60 platform serves as the foundational system upon which the company offers modular payload attachments including the Manipulator Arm (six-degree-of-freedom arm for manipulation tasks), Security Payload (surveillance and threat detection), CBRN Hub (environmental monitoring), LiDAR (mapping and obstacle avoidance), and Low Light Camera (low-visibility operations). Supporting the hardware is Mission Control, a software command platform enabling autonomous navigation and mission execution. The company also developed earlier platforms including Minitaur and currently produces the Spirit 40 alongside Vision 60. The portfolio targets defense, public safety, law enforcement, and commercial/industrial markets with solutions ranging from military ISR and EOD to construction inspection and disaster response.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced perimeter patrol requirements from 3 defenders per day to zero, saving 63 hours back to Air Force base each month
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AUVSI Partnership for Robotics Competitiveness (PfRC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Ghost Robotics participated in AUVSI's bipartisan Partnership for Robotics Competitiveness initiative on Capitol Hill alongside Boston Dynamics, Apptronik, Forterra, and others. Initiative advocates for National Robotics Strategy covering workforce development, supply chain security, and technology standards.
• POSCO International CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2025South Korean POSCO International partnered with Ghost Robotics to market Vision 60 four-legged military robot globally. Leverages POSCO's extensive trade network and established business relationships to expand Ghost Robotics' international market presence. Targeting key markets including India. Participating in defense trade events.
• AT&TcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAT&T FirstNet network partnership for disaster recovery capabilities. AT&T expanded solution offers to include network-connected robotic dogs for public safety, defense, and agencies. AT&T operates the FirstNet network for first responders under federal contract. Ghost Robotics robots equipped with LiDAR for dangerous inspections.
• VerizoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVerizon Frontline partnership for first responder and disaster relief applications. Provides 5G-connected robot demonstrations at Barcelona conferences.
• Canadian Nuclear LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitted Ghost Robotics Vision 60 robot with radiation sensors to map radiation levels, preventing unnecessary human exposure during nuclear material inspection missions.
• Boston DynamicsminorOthersSettled patent lawsuit between the two military robotics firms in January 2025 according to TechCrunch reporting.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDHS S&T division testing robot dogs for U.S. border security and first responder applications. Robots could be used to save lives in border operations and disaster scenarios.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boston Dynamics: Boston Dynamics produces Spot, the most recognized commercial quadruped robot and direct competitor to Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 in defense, security, and industrial inspection. Settled patent litigation with Ghost Robotics in January 2025 and competes head-to-head in the same Q-UGV procurement processes.
• ANYbotics: Swiss-based ANYbotics makes ANYmal, a quadruped robot targeting industrial inspection in oil & gas, power, and mining. Comparable form factor and use-case overlap with Vision 60 in industrial inspection, with strong European market presence.
• Boston Dynamics (defense): Spot quadruped has been militarized by the French Army and others, putting it in direct competition with Vision 60 in defense Q-UGV procurement globally. Stronger commercial brand and Hyundai-backed manufacturing scale.

Emerging players

• Unitree Robotics: Chinese quadruped robot maker offering Go1, Go2, and B2 platforms at significantly lower price points than Vision 60. Emerging competitive threat in commercial and consumer segments, with growing defense interest in adjacent markets.
• DeepRobotics: Chinese quadruped robot maker with X20 and other platforms competing in industrial inspection and emerging defense applications. Lower-cost alternative to Western Q-UGV platforms, particularly relevant in APAC markets.
• Agility Robotics: Developer of Digit, a humanoid bipedal robot focused on logistics and warehouse automation. Different form factor but competing for share of the autonomous mobile robotics budget in commercial and industrial segments.
• Swiss-Mile: ETH Zurich spin-off developing wheeled-legged hybrid autonomous robots for logistics and urban delivery. Adjacent in legged robotics R&D with potential to compete in commercial enterprise robotics applications.

Broad incumbents

• LIG Nex1: South Korean defense prime and parent company of Ghost Robotics following the 2024 acquisition. Major missile and defense electronics manufacturer providing scale, manufacturing, and APAC defense relationships to accelerate Vision 60 deployment.
• Anduril Industries: US defense tech company with broad autonomous systems portfolio (Ghost Helix, Lattice, Roadrunner, Bolt). Competes with Ghost Robotics for defense autonomous systems procurement dollars, particularly in ISR and base security use cases.
• Shield AI: US defense autonomy company with Hivemind AI and Nova/V-BAT autonomous aircraft. Competes in defense autonomy procurement and could expand into ground robotics, making it a strategic adjacent competitor to Ghost Robotics' defense portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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