Ridgeback (Clearpath)

[ACTIVE]

Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Kitchener, Ontario · Est. 2015 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments

New deploymentFunding gap >24mo

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Ridgeback (Clearpath): 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions, $695.0M raised. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

$695M

Headquarters

Kitchener, Ontario

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Omnidirectional indoor mobile manipulation platform by Clearpath Robotics (now part of Rockwell Automation). Designed to carry heavy payloads up to 100 kg, integrating with collaborative robot arms like Rethink Robotics Baxter and Universal Robots UR10. Features Mecanum wheels for three-degrees-of-freedom movement, onboard x86 processing, and ROS compatibility for research and warehouse automation applications.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 76.7%

Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.

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Key Facts

ParentClearpath Robotics (acquired by Rockwell Automation ~$600M)
HQKitchener, Ontario, Canada
ProductRidgeback — omnidirectional mobile robot platform for research and industrial applications
IncidentsNone found — audited

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Ridgeback (Clearpath).

Leadership & Founders

6 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Matt Rendallsecondary-verified

CEO & Co-founder

Ryan Gariepysecondary-verified

CTO & Co-founder

Bryan Webbsecondary-verified

Co-founder

Pat Martinsonsecondary-verified

Co-founder

Founding Team

Pat Martinson[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company · Clearpath Robotics

Bryan Webb[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company · OTTO Motors · , Clearpath Robotics

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked0
Operating0
Announced0
Concluded0

Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators

Ridgeback (Clearpath) - 2 deploymentsRidgeback (Clearpath)

Platform Models

1 entry

Deployments

2 entries

Sectors & Applications

2 entries

FAQ

14 entries
What is Ridgeback (Clearpath)?

Omnidirectional indoor mobile manipulation platform by Clearpath Robotics (now part of Rockwell Automation). Designed to carry heavy payloads up to 100 kg, integrating with collaborative robot arms like Rethink Robotics Baxter and Universal Robots UR10. Features Mecanum wheels for three-degrees-of-freedom movement, onboard x86 processing, and ROS compatibility for research and warehouse automation applications.

What does Ridgeback (Clearpath) make?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Ridgeback (Ridgeback (Clearpath) builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is Ridgeback (Clearpath) publicly traded?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Rockwell Automation ~$600M on the DEPLOY registry.

Who competes with Ridgeback (Clearpath)?

On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Ridgeback (Clearpath) building in the same form factors include Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Locus Robotics, Robotphoenix.

Who is the CEO of Ridgeback (Clearpath)?

Matt Rendall is the ceo of Ridgeback (Clearpath), per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Ridgeback (Clearpath)?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Rockwell Automation ~$600M (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).

Where is Ridgeback (Clearpath) headquartered?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) is headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

How much funding has Ridgeback (Clearpath) raised?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) has raised approximately $695M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.

Who owns Ridgeback (Clearpath)?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) is owned by Rockwell Automation ~$600M, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where does Ridgeback (Clearpath) operate robots?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) operates 2 verified deployments, including at Canada, USA, United States (multiple hotel chains).

How many robots has Ridgeback (Clearpath) deployed?

DEPLOY has 2 verified Ridgeback (Clearpath) deployments on record at sites including Canada, USA, United States (multiple hotel chains). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.

Is Ridgeback (Clearpath) a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Ridgeback (Clearpath) ranks in roughly the top 24% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Ridgeback (Clearpath) founded?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) was founded in 2015.

Is Ridgeback (Clearpath) safe?

Ridgeback (Clearpath) 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.