Chinese tech company Unitree, known for its high-tech advancements in robotics, recently introduces a second-generation robot dog companion, known as the Go2. Designed as somewhat of a sports companion and assistant to humans, the Go2 is capable of keeping up with one's jogging speeds, performing gymnastic feats—from jumps and backflips to dancing, as well as engaging in conversation, and even writing code on the fly using a GPT-enabled system.
Structurally, the second-generation robot dog stands at a compact size and boasts a sturdy chassis capable of carrying "more than half its own weight as payload." The Go2 is also equipped with advanced sensors for mapping and navigation which helps for wayfinding.
Unitree introduces a base model and a Pro model for its second-generation robot dog companion, each boasting varying speeds.
Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
Unitree Introduces Go2 as a Sports Companion to Humans
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