Video: Xiaomi unveils 2nd-gen, AI-powered CyberDog that can do flawless skateboard backflips
By Bryan Ke
Chinese conglomerate Xiaomi officially unveiled the next iteration of its robot dog companion last week.
Pulling the covers: Xiaomi unveiled the successor to its 2021 CyberDog on Aug. 14 with a video posted on X briefly showcasing the CyberDog 2’s ability to backflip from a moving skateboard.
Improved aesthetics: Unlike the first iteration, which resembled Boston Dynamic’s Spot, the CyberDog 2 will have a more Doberman-like design with two small ears.
Details to know: Despite weighing 8.9 kilograms (approximately 19.6 pounds) and standing at 36.7 centimeters (approximately 14.4 inches) tall, the CyberDog 2 can reportedly rest comfortably while standing on a block of tofu without crushing it. The feat was made possible thanks to the robot companion’s combination of ultrasonic lidar (light detection and ranging), fisheye and force sensors.
Other features: The CyberDog 2 can reportedly run up to five feet per second and has a dynamic balance that allows it to roll over and get up after being kicked down. Xiaomi also equipped the robot dog with a self-learning AI that sampled 30,000 generated robot dog models.
The pricing: With all the new features added, the CyberDog 2 will come at a slightly higher price tag than its predecessor at 12,999 yuan (approximately $1,770). The first iteration was released in August 2021 and cost $1,500.
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