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Though available to consumers, robotic dogs are mainly intended for industrial, research, or security roles. Unitree’s newest rugged quadruped is built for performance—strong, durable, swift, and agile—ready to take on demanding tasks.
As is now standard with new quadruped models, Unitree has shared video footage of its A2 “Stellar Explorer” in action.
A2 Shows Off High-Energy Stunts and Terrain Skills
The video starts with the robot breaking glass, doing a backflip, and crossing rocky terrain to show its agility. The A2 follows up with smooth dance moves—on four legs, two, and even just one. It races down stairs and climbs stone blocks with up to 1 meter (3.3 ft) reach.
Impressive as that is, the robodog isn’t done showing off. Midway through the video, the A2 pauses beside a Unitree team member, who climbs onto its back.Though it looks like he might ride it, he jumps to show the robot’s strength and 100 kg (220 lb) load capacity.
The A2 can carry a 30-kg (66-lb) load while moving, traveling 12.55 km (7.8 miles) before the battery depletes. However, for continuous walking, the recommended maximum payload is slightly lower at 25 kg.
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The A2 uses dual 9,000-mAh batteries, providing up to 5 hours unloaded or 3 hours with a full load.These batteries are hot-swappable for uninterrupted use. It walks at up to 5 m/s (11.2 mph) and also comes in a wheeled version, though specs for that are unavailable.
High-Precision Mobility with 12 Degrees of Freedom and Powerful Joint Torque
The robot’s joint motors provide 12 degrees of freedom, with movement ranges of -58° to +58° at the body, -134° to 180°/-89° to 225° at the thighs, and -158° to -30° at the shank. Maximum joint torque reaches 180 Nm (133 lb-ft), supporting agile and versatile performance.
The A2 features front and rear ultra-wide LiDAR, an HD camera, and a front light for enhanced navigation and blind spot detection. With AI-powered vision and an octa-core processor, it can autonomously avoid obstacles for smoother operation.
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The A2 comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, with optional 4G and GPS connectivity. Smart over-the-air updates help maintain optimal performance. It also features multiple physical interfaces, such as USB-C, CAN buses, and Gigabit Ethernet, along with a built-in speaker and microphone array. The total weight, including both batteries, is 37 kg (81.6 lb).
Designed for industrial applications like site inspections, logistics, and research and development, the Unitree A2 is available through a request-for-quote model. Full specifications and further details can be found at the provided link.
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