Ghost Robotics
Founded 2015 · 105 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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Ghost Robotics develops legged (quadruped) robots, including its Vision 60 platform, along with the proprietary electronics, software, and control systems that run them. The company serves commercial businesses and defense partners, having sold robots to US Army Special Operations Command and secured contracts from AFWERX.
Also known as Ghost Robotics
Founders & leadership
Ghost Robotics was founded in 2015 by Avik De and Gavin Kenneally.
Investors · 6
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Ghost Robotics develops legged robots for defense and commercial customers, centered on the Vision 60 quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle (Q-UGV). The platform is offered with modular payloads, all-weather durability and legged mobility intended for movement across rough terrain, including recovery from falls and operation while inverted. Marketed capabilities include autonomous navigation through unknown or obscured urban and rural environments, field-replaceable modular legs to support uptime, and an efficiency-oriented design for extended endurance.
The robots ship with Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity (the user supplies SIM cards for the robot and controller) and are designed to integrate additional radios from providers such as Silvus, Persistent Systems and Rajant. The company positions its Q-UGVs as carriers for electro-optical, acoustic and other sensor packages operating in demanding terrain and environmental conditions.
Business model
Supplies legged robot platforms and modular payload/communications options to government, military and commercial end users.
Traction
Reported deployments include support to Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force in earthquake-affected areas for search, logistics and safety operations; perimeter security at a U.S. Air Force base with challenging terrain; construction site monitoring; and evaluation programs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Ohio Department of Transportation has cited use of the robot for bridge deck inspection.
Latest developments
Reported prospective use of robot patrol dogs on Taiwan's South China Sea islands; the company is scheduled to appear at the National Tactical Officers Association event on August 30 - September 4, 2026.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography
Market position
Positioned as a supplier of legged robots to defense and public-safety organizations, cited by AT&T's defense unit as a collaborating provider of network-connected robotic dogs.
Technology
Quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle (Q-UGV) design with legged locomotion for rough terrain, fall recovery and inverted operation; autonomous navigation in unknown or obscured environments; modular, field-replaceable legs; modular payload bays; built-in Wi-Fi and LTE with support for third-party radios (Silvus, Persistent Systems, Rajant).
Go-to-market
Direct engagement with defense and commercial teams, supported by partner channels such as AT&T's defense unit, industry events including the National Tactical Officers Association conference, and published customer case studies.
Defense and government customers, including military, public safety and transportation agencies, plus commercial users in areas such as inspection, maintenance, security and education.
Geography
Deployments and evaluations referenced in the United States and Japan, with reported interest in use on Taiwan-administered South China Sea islands.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Non-dilutive funding · 12 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $75K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $75K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.2M |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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- Ghost Roboticsghostrobotics.io · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ghost Robotics do?
- Ghost Robotics builds Vision 60, a quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle for defense and commercial field operations.
- Who founded Ghost Robotics?
- Ghost Robotics was founded by Avik De, Gavin Kenneally in 2015.
- Who are Ghost Robotics's investors?
- Ghost Robotics's investors include Alumni Ventures, Asimov Ventures, Basecamp Fund, Converge, Prototype Capital, Ben Franklin Technology Partners.