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Unitree's Go1, a robot dog at 2,700 dollars that walks beside you rather than behind
On its official page, Unitree Robotics presents the Go1 as a four-legged companion robot for the general public, able to follow its owner.
The Go1 does not trot behind you. According to the manufacturer, it positions itself to the side, in your peripheral vision. Unitree considers this more natural than the usual following behaviour, and you no longer have to turn round to check it is still there.
The robot locates you mainly through radio signals. Unitree acknowledges that it is quite likely to lose you if a large obstacle stands between you and it.
Unitree states a top speed of 17 km/h. It presents this figure as a world record, while specifying that it is an approximate value.
The manufacturer explains that this speed comes from a maximum-speed test. For safety and stability reasons, it says the actual speed will be limited.
The Go1 comes in three versions: Air, Pro and Edu. Excluding taxes and shipping, the page lists 2,700 dollars and 3,500 dollars for the first two. For the Edu version, buyers must contact the sales team.
Source
- Unitree Robotics (official product pages) · unitree.com
