• Video: Unitree’s AI-powered robot dog carries 143 pounds, runs 11 mph with AI and LiDAR Unitree unveils As2 quadruped robot with 90 N·m torque, 5 m/s speed, 65 kg payload, and AI-powered following system. • Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has unveiled the vAs2, a high-performance quadruped robot built for speed, payload strength, and advanced autonomous capabilities. • Weighing about 18 kg (40 pounds) with its battery, the robot delivers up to 90 N·m of maximum joint torque and can reach running speeds above 5 meters per second. • The As2 is powered by a 648Wh, 15,000mAh lithium battery that allows more than four hours of runtime when unloaded, covering distances beyond 20 km. • Even when carrying a 33 lbs load, it maintains more than 2.5 hours of operation, offering a walking range exceeding 13 km (8.08 miles). • Designed for real-world environments, the robot carries an IP54 rating, making it resistant to dust and rain.

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  • Unitree Robotics has launched its new vAs2 quadruped robot, a high‑performance “robot dog” that can carry up to 65 kg (143 lb) and run at speeds approaching 5 m/s (≈11 mph). Weighing about 18 kg with its battery, the As2 delivers 90 N·m of joint torque and offers more than four hours of operation on a 648 Wh battery, covering over 20 km when unloaded. The robot is IP54‑rated, operates from -20 °C to 50 °C, and can climb 25 cm stairs or 40° slopes. Higher‑end models feature dual‑encoder joints, 64‑128 line LiDAR, and an ISS 3.0 intelligent side‑follow system for precise autonomous navigation.

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