Unitree's 'Super Athlete' robot dog seen hiking with 16-kg payload

Chinese startup Unitree showcased its "Super Athlete AS2-W" robot dog hiking across rocky slopes and loose gravel with a 16-kg payload. The 25kg robot switches between wheels and legs to tackle tough terrain. It can reach speeds above 6 metres per second and delivers over three hours of battery life unloaded, showcasing fluid real-time movements via pre-trained reinforcement learning models.