BlueSky Robotics

Automating SOlutions

BlueSky Robotics is part of BlueSky Innovations, a small defense contractor dedicated to delivering products and solutions that close mission-critical capability gaps for the warfighter. BlueSky Robotics operates from Lexington, NC.

jEKYLL

Versatility at the Tactical Edge

jEKYLL is a compact, modular UGV for austere & contested environments. Operating independently or within a coordinated robotics team, jEKYLL UGV extends reach, reduces risk, & increases lethality at the tactical edge.
  • Small footprint, low-signature design
  • Rapid modular payload configuration
  • Heavy lift, push, and tow capability
  • Seamless tactical network integration
  • Tracked mobility for complex terrain
jEKYLL tracked unmanned ground vehicle in an indoor corridor, close-up of the track and hull
jEKYLL tracked unmanned ground vehicle, standard platform with antenna masts, rear three-quarter view

What you need. When you need it.

jEKYLL does it.

At the tactical edge, the hardest jobs are the ones that put people where you'd rather send a machine. jEKYLL was designed to go anywhere, with a compact size, durable frame, and a payload that matters.  When the mission changes, the platform changes with it rather than waiting on a second system to show up.
31 in
Clears Standard 32" Doorway
1,764 lbs
Rated payload
(800 kg)
22,000 lbs
Tow capacity
20:1 tow-to-weight
IP66
Ingress Protection
> Reconnaissance
Conduct ISR and extend communications networks across distributed operations.
> Casualty Evacuation
Recover and transport casualties across the contested last tactical mile
> Security
Increase lethality & force protection with integrated kinetic or energy effectors, route clearance, & breaching operations
> Navigation
Tethered or remote control as standard; semi-autonomous and autonomous operation (waypoint navigation, obstacle avoidance, follow-me) with the optional Autonomy Navigation Module.
> Modular Configuration
Tool-less payload reconfiguration in the field. Radio-agnostic: integrates with MANET radios such as Silvus StreamCaster and with Starlink SATCOM. Remote weapon station integration in development.
> Sustainment
Deliver supplies, equipment, water, and power directly to units independently or in a robotic convoy

jEKYLL Standard Platform Configuration

Specifications & Configurations

Dimensions: W x L x H
(w/o payload)

790 x 1,600 x 685 mm

31 x 63 x 27 in.

Weight: (w/o payload)

500 kg

~1,102 lbs

Rated Payload Weight

800 kg

1,764 lbs

Mobility Type

Tracked, with shock absorbers, track tensioning, anti-roll system and locking hubs

Speed2

0 - 12 km/h

7.5 mph

Range3

~22 km

~14 mi

Push / Pull (drag) / Tow

816 kg / 1,000 kg / ~10,000 kg

1,800 lbs / 2,200 lbs / 22,000 lbs

Ground Clearance1

35 cm

13 in.

Slope1

45° climb and descend
35° side slope

Operating Temperature

-25o C min / 70o C max

-13 F min / 158o F max

Environmental

IP66

Power System

51.2 VDC / 160 Ah lithium-ion, hot-swappable; UN38.3 certified

Charging Time

~4.5 hours (charger dependent)

Control Options

Standard: tethered, Wi-Fi, radio or SATCOM. Optional: Autonomy Navigation Module

1. Variable according to the payload & terrain. 2. Speed limited by software.
3. Variable according to speed & payload.  

Tracked military-style unmanned ground vehicle base platform in dark green and black.