The world's first robot dog that can carry people

A Chinese company has unveiled the B2-W, the world's first robot dog that can carry people on difficult terrain. The robot is said to have many outstanding capabilities.

Chinese technology company Unitree Robotics has just launched a four-legged robot that can operate on any terrain, capable of spinning, flipping sideways, diving downhill, moving quickly in the front, jumping from a 2.8m high roof, and even carrying an adult on rough terrain.

With increasing deployment in public places, these new capabilities mark the robotics industry entering a phase of increased application in all situations in China.

The B2-W dog robot quickly attracted public attention. Many people after watching videos of this robot expressed their desire to ride it to work and use it as a means of transportation.

The B2-W’s developer, Unitree Robotics, said the dog robot is capable of performing tasks such as facility inspections and search and rescue operations on any terrain. It can now jump and spin and easily navigate extremely rough terrain.

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A robot dog named BW-2 carries an adult on its back. Photo: Global Times.

In a video released by the company, the B2-W dog robot performed like an excellent gymnast, performing difficult acrobatic moves, spinning 2 perfect circles in place, easily switching to 3.5 spins on one leg, spinning in the air using its legs to support its entire body, and walking while carrying a person.

According to data provided by the company, the B2-W dog robot can jump vertically from a height of 2.8m, transport up to 40kg of goods, and even bear the weight of a person. It has a ground speed of 6m/s, can climb stairs as easily as walking on flat ground, and jump 1.6m horizontally, overcoming obstacles 40cm high.

The B2-W quadruped robot excels in obstacle-crossing capabilities and is suitable for complex terrains. It possesses structural stability and agile mobility. These characteristics give the B2-W a clear advantage.

A patrol robot was officially put into use in an underground tunnel near Beijing's southern third ring road in 2024. It has a robotic arm equipped with a high-resolution infrared camera. Whenever it reaches a key location that needs to be inspected, the four-legged robot can autonomously carry out inspection tasks with nearby cables, according to Xinhua.

In logistics and transportation, four-legged robots can transport goods in complex environments, improving efficiency and safety while reducing labor costs and labor risks.