Models
2
Overview
US quadruped maker (founded 2015) of the Vision 60 Q-UGV for defense and security. South Korea's LIG Nex1 acquired a 60% stake ($240M) in July 2024.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
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Key facts
Robot
Focus
Backers
Hero image candidate
Data & sources
Web sources
2
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
Ghost Robotics Spirit 40
Small (~12 kg) Q-UGV for ISR, building clearance and subterranean/swarm research. vvc: teleoperated ISR platform with autonomous locomotion/balance, but NOT autonomous-mission SLAM like the larger Vision 60 (honest autonomy distinction).
Current platform
Ghost Robotics Vision 60
Vision 60 Q-UGV (quadruped unmanned ground vehicle) for defense and security. vvc: SEMI-autonomous - supports teleoperation, follow-me, and autonomous patrol with SLAM-based navigation in GPS-denied environments; not a fully autonomous inspection platform like Spot/ANYmal. Commercial; deployed for military base patrol.
Explainers
Plain-language answers to the questions people ask about Ghost Robotics, from DEPLOY’s explainer library. Each is written in the language of the question and cross-checked against this registry.
- What is a quadruped robot and what are they used for?
Quadruped robots are four-legged autonomous mobile platforms that can traverse rough terrain, stairs, and environments where wheeled robots cannot operate. The primary commercial applications are industrial inspection (Boston Dynamics Spot, ANYbotics ANYmal), defense and security (Ghost Robotics Vision 60), research (Unitree Go2), and consumer experimentation. Quadrupeds are structurally distinct from humanoid robots.
- What is Ghost Robotics and what does Vision 60 do?
Ghost Robotics is a Philadelphia-based quadruped robotics company founded in 2015 that makes the Vision 60 (V60), a defense-grade quadruped robot. Vision 60 has US military contracts for perimeter security and reconnaissance applications. Ghost Robotics is a private company focused primarily on US and allied military and government markets.
Current leadership (1)
- Avik De Co-founder & CEOsince 2015-01-01secondary-verified
Founders (2)
- Avik Decofounderfounded 2015-01-01
- Gavin Kenneallycofounderfounded 2015-01-01no longer at company
Former / Previously (1)
- Gavin Kenneally Co-founder & President2015 to 2022secondary-verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for Ghost Robotics.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Recent coverage
Ghost Robotics in third-party press
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- DEEP Robotics4 models
- Xiaomi3 models
- GENISOM AI2 models
- LimX Dynamics2 models
Supplied by (2)
Compute / semiconductor
- NVIDIAvia Ghost Robotics Vision 60NVIDIA Xavier (32GB RAM, 16-channel GMSL2)supplies
Sensors
- Intel RealSensevia Ghost Robotics Vision 60Intel RealSense D435 depth cameras (four)supplies
Inbound supply edges feeding this company directly or via the models it owns. Same source bar as the outbound view (verified against at least two strong sources).
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Patent litigations (1)
- 1:21-cv-01764-LPSdistrict_courtsettled · settled undisclosedas respondent2022-06-01
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 7, 2026
Spirit series: Spirit 40 small Q-UGV
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 6, 2026
Ghost Robotics Vision 60 control demo
- Record createdJun 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (2)
Common questions
- What is Ghost Robotics?
- US quadruped maker (founded 2015) of the Vision 60 Q-UGV for defense and security. South Korea's LIG Nex1 acquired a 60% stake ($240M) in July 2024.
- What does Ghost Robotics make?
- Ghost Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Ghost Robotics Spirit 40, Ghost Robotics Vision 60 (Ghost Robotics builds physical robots).
- Is Ghost Robotics publicly traded?
- Ghost Robotics is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of LIG Nex1 (60% on the DEPLOY registry.
- Who competes with Ghost Robotics?
- On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Ghost Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, Boston Dynamics, DEEP Robotics, Xiaomi.
- Who is the CEO of Ghost Robotics?
- Avik De is the founder of Ghost Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
- How can I invest in Ghost Robotics?
- Ghost Robotics has no separately traded stock; it is owned by LIG Nex1 (60% (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
- Where is Ghost Robotics headquartered?
- Ghost Robotics is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Who owns Ghost Robotics?
- Ghost Robotics is owned by LIG Nex1 (60%, per the DEPLOY registry.
- Where does Ghost Robotics operate robots?
- Ghost Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Is Ghost Robotics a top robotics company?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Ghost Robotics ranks in roughly the top 20% of companies tracked by the registry.
- Is Ghost Robotics safe?
- Ghost Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-07
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-07
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Ghost Robotics.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- DEEP Robotics4 models
- Xiaomi3 models
- GENISOM AI2 models
- LimX Dynamics2 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Ghost Robotics from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
CBP deploying Ghost Robotics quadruped robots for border surveillance
US Customs and Border Protection deploying Ghost Robotics quadruped robots with cameras and sensors across rugged terrain in remote border areas.
Ghost Robotics Vision 60 robot dogs set to patrol southern US border
Ghost Robotics Vision 60 quadruped robots being deployed for border patrol by CBP. Cost 50K with specialized sensors.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/ghost-robotics.md
- RSS feed: /companies/ghost-robotics/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/e77c7cad-9e10-4d39-a76b-0e95e66ae3ab
- Revision history: /companies/ghost-robotics/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- DEEP Robotics4 models
- Xiaomi3 models
- GENISOM AI2 models
- LimX Dynamics2 models
Video
Incredibly excited to share the next evolution of our systems - NAUT amphibious capabilities with SENTRY kinetic and ISR payloads. This integration on the Ghost
4th generation Ghost Robotics Vision 60's Q-UGV: Ultrafast Blind-Mode Control Core Demonstration On Ice. Unstoppable.
ONYX is excited to share our newest caliber of remote actuated weapons, the 12 gauge 'RAW 12' in partnership with Genesis Arms. This integration on the Ghost Ro
These new military “units” don’t eat, sleep, or miss—and they’re armed with guns.
Jiren Parikh, CEO of Ghost Robotics, shares how the company’s mission of building the most rugged and easiest to deploy legged robots is powered by 5G edge proc
@gttnetcorprg @thinksafe.ingenieria Video Introduction (Corporate) of Xentinela Ghost Robotics
Quadruped developer Ghost Robotics shows off the capabilities of its new arm.
#shorts Vision 60 Swamp Dog Q-UGV: Tyndall AFB 24x7 Perimeter Autonomous Patrol Swamp Dog, 5 miles autonomous base perimeter patrol at Tyndall USAF and then r
At the heart of Xponential 2024 in San Diego, CA - our CEO, Steven Friberg, and Ghost Robotics' CRO, Matthew Joyner, recently shared insights on the seamless in
Reality vs attention
Ghost Robotics draws attention at the 65th percentile but verifies reality at the 50th percentile among quadrupeds. Hype Gap +15.4, 3rd widest among quadrupeds.
Analysis
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 19, 2026