The Xiaomi CyberDog 2 is a bio-inspired quadruped robot that gets remarkably close to a real animal. Launched in August 2023, it weighs just 8.9 kg, is 40 percent smaller than the original CyberDog, and is modelled on the anatomy of a Doberman. With 19 sensors, 21 TOPS of AI computing power and reinforcement learning, it can walk, dance, recover from falls and recognise its owner, all while staying open-source for developers.
What is the Xiaomi CyberDog 2?
Xiaomi announced its CyberDog 2 as an upgraded version of its bio-inspired quadruped robot. With a weight of only 8.9 kg, the CyberDog 2 is smaller than its predecessor by a margin of 40 percent. The robot, inspired by the Doberman's anatomy, offers a lifelike experience to users with 19 sensors giving it advanced mobility and precise control. Biogenic concepts have been woven into every design detail, taking a leap ahead with respect to realism and functionality. As Designboom reported at launch, the result is one of the most lifelike consumer robot dogs yet.
How agile is the CyberDog 2?
The CyberDog 2 not only handles its significant size and weight reduction well but also boasts advanced features that edge closer to truly realistic behaviour. It is capable of performing ballet steps, wiggling its tail, and imitating a spacewalk. The AI reinforcement learning approach ensures high precision movement, and the robot's peak torque density of 37.85 N.m/kg amplifies motor performance by an impressive 50 percent. Its self-developed CyberGear micro-actuators support high difficulty maneuvers, including continuous back flips and fall recovery.
What sensors and AI does it use?
Armed with an AI Multimodal Fusion Perception Decision System, the CyberDog 2 has 21 TOPS of computational power, dual co-processors, and a wide range of sensory faculties. With advanced visual, auditory and tactile capabilities, the robot can recognize its owners and navigate efficiently. The open-source nature of CyberDog 2 means it can be controlled via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or speech, and through a wireless remote control or a mobile application. According to Android Headlines, the 19 sensor suite includes LiDAR, a depth camera, ToF sensors and touch sensors. An open call to developers worldwide is expected to further accelerate the progress of such bio-inspired robots.
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