I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China
Summary
A person bought a $4,000 robot dog made by the Chinese company Unitree and used it for daily walks in Washington, DC. The robot performed some tricks but had limits, including battery life and overheating, and is mainly useful for research and entertainment purposes. Unitree also makes more expensive humanoid robots, and its business recently grew strongly with a successful stock market debut in Shanghai.Key Facts
- The robot dog cost $4,017 and was made by Unitree, a Chinese company.
- The robot dog can walk on four legs, perform tricks like shaking hands and doing a handstand.
- The battery drains quickly, especially on uphill walks and in hot temperatures, causing the robot to collapse.
- Quadruped robots like this one are mostly used in research and for fun, not many practical tasks.
- Wheeled robots and flying drones are usually better for deliveries and inspections.
- Unitree also builds humanoid robots, which cost about $13,500, cheaper than past models.
- Unitree went public on the Shanghai stock exchange in August, and its shares rose sharply on the first day.
- Low-cost robots from Unitree may help make advanced robots more common in the future.
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