The world’s first human-carrying robot dog

China’s 4-legged robot works on all terrains and can spin, flip sideways, rush downhill, move quickly in front, jump from 2.8 m high roofs, and even carry an adult on rough terrain. rugged. This is a product of a company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in eastern China. With increasing deployment in public places, these new capabilities mark the robotics industry entering a phase of increased adoption in all situations in China, Global Times reported on December 26.

The dog robot named B2-W can carry an adult, attracting a lot of attention at home and abroad, especially many people expressed their desire to ride the robot to work and use it as a means of transportation. The team in charge of developing B2-W at the company said the B2-W robot is capable of performing tasks such as facility inspection and search and rescue operations on all terrains. Currently, it can both jump and spin and easily navigate extremely difficult terrain. B2-W also performed highly difficult acrobatic moves. It can rotate perfectly in place, switch to rotating 3.5 times on one leg, and rotate in the air using its legs to support the whole body.

According to data provided by the company, B2-W can jump vertically from a height of 2.8 m, transport up to 40 kg of goods, and even bear the weight of a person. It has a running speed on the ground of 6 m/s, can climb stairs as easily as walking on flat land and jump 1.6 m horizontally, overcoming 40 cm high obstacles. This 4-legged robot is very good at overcoming obstacles and suitable for diverse and complex terrain. They possess structural stability and agility. Those characteristics give B2-W a distinct advantage.

Four-legged robots are becoming increasingly popular in China. A patrol robot was put into use this year in an underground tunnel near the third ring road south of Beijing. It has a robotic arm equipped with a high-resolution infrared camera. When it reaches a key location to be inspected, it can automatically carry out the task with nearby cables. In the transportation industry, four-legged robots can carry goods, improving efficiency and safety, while reducing labor costs and risks.

To relieve pressure on police and enhance security in the area, the first police dog robot in Hubei province began duty in Yichang city in May. Working alongside real police dogs, Robotic dogs are in charge of patrolling, identifying suspects and preventing fraud in the Three Gorges Dam area.