Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has launched the CyberDog 2, an improved version of its robotic dog. Apart from a more realistic design, it also offers technological improvements.
Apart from the Mix Fold 3 and other innovations, Xiaomi introduced its latest robot dog Cyberdog 2 in a live stream lasting several hours. This model serves as the successor to the Cyberdog, which will be launched in 2021. The design of CyberDog 2 is based on the appearance of a real dog. The resemblance is emphasized by a head with a snout and a neck. The result is something friendly face Compared to the first model, which is reminiscent of Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robot Spot.
Light and fast
with a weight 8.9 kilograms CyberDog 2 weighs 40 percent less than its predecessor. Take care of the movement as a whole 12 servo motors. Each of them weighs 317 grams and can achieve a maximum torque of 12 Newton meters. Response time is typically less than 20 milliseconds, according to the manufacturer. This enables the robotic dog to reach speeds of up to 1.6 meters per second.

CyberDog 2 is equipped with a large number of cameras and sensors for spatial orientation. These include a LiDAR, a depth camera, an RGB camera and an infrared sensor. Thanks to four microphone arrays and AI speech recognition, the robot dog responds to voice commands. touch sensor Record whether Cyberdog 2 is being petted.
Open source software with Backflip
CyberDog 2’s software is open source, giving developers the ability to create their own programs for the robot. CyberDog 2 has already acquired many of the skills of the former work. In addition to walking alongside his owner, he can avoid obstacles, perform backflips and even perform Go skateboarding.

Under the hood is a six-core ARM processor from Nvidia and an Nvidia Volta GPU. There is also 8 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory, which can be expanded using an SD card. The battery must be one Running time of 90 minutes Make it possible.
Currently, the price of Cyberdog 2 is Equivalent to around 1,633 euros in China exclusively Available Uncertain if it will reach the European market. However, Xiaomi insists that the robot dog is mainly for developers and not for end consumers.
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