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I was fortunate to be part of the event on September 27, where, amidst the tech gadgets, the standout was undeniably the CyberDog 2. This robotic dog truly stole the spotlight at the event. This article brings you up close with images of Xiaomi CyberDog 2.
'In the future, humans will be dominated by intelligent machines,' a statement from some sci-fi I watched long ago, mostly portraying human concerns about the development of artificial intelligence and robots.
However, seeing the CyberDog 2 in person changed my perspective entirely (it's hard to be afraid of something so adorable). Going back to the article, the dog's design now appears more unique and genuinely resembles a dog, known to be modeled after the Doberman breed with its long snout, pointed ears, and upright stance.
Comparing it with its predecessor, the first CyberDog resembled the four-legged robot Boston Dynamics' Spot, while CyberDog 2 looks more lively, resembling a dog's interface. If you've watched Super Sentai Dekaranger, there's also a robot dog quite similar to this one.
Furthermore, CyberDog 2 has been optimized for body weight, weighing only 8.9 kg and standing at 36.7 cm, matching the weight and height of regular dogs.
Now, let's take a closer look at the overall design details of this CyberDog. Admittedly, it doesn't exactly resemble a real dog, but the cross-cut lines on its body give it a genuinely cool appearance. As I captured it in a display setting, there were random stickers on it, and it comes in two color options: black and white.
I must say, this dog has many intricate details, but the overall design, from head to tail, doesn't show any excess or exposed wiring or circuits. In general, the finishing is incredibly impressive.
At the head, we have a futuristic design with 19 sensory sensors such as visual, tactile, and auditory sensors integrated. On the face, you can see the display for status indicator lights, and on the nose, there's a wide-angle Fisheye-integrated lens for a more comprehensive field of view.
Alongside this, it features a 13MP AI interactive camera, 1MP RGB Camera, Intel® RealSense™ D430 depth-sensing camera, 4 TOF sensors, LiDAR sensor, force sensor, ultrasonic sensor, 2 wideband sensors - in short, a plethora of depth-sensing and environmental perception technologies for the dog to sense its surroundings.
This CyberDog 2 is equipped with four microphones and is compatible with Xiaomi's AI voice algorithm. Behind its neck, there's an additional LED strip indicating the dog's status. According to Xiaomi, the AI on this dog has been trained and simulated with over 30,000 motions and various training scenarios to mimic a real dog as closely as possible.
Thanks to this capability, the dog can perform actions resembling a real dog, such as happily jumping when the owner returns home, walking, or running alongside the owner, and simulating eating and drinking water (in a peculiar manner).
To achieve a lifelike resemblance to a real dog, CyberDog 2 is equipped with 12 micro motors developed by Xiaomi, integrated with advanced motion control algorithms, enhancing its movement capabilities for smoother and more flexible mobility.
With Xiaomi's new set of 12 micro motors, achieving a maximum torque density of 37.85Nm/kg, this dog can execute incredibly smooth and complex movements, such as hip rotations and ballet steps. According to Xiaomi, CyberDog 2 can even stand on one leg when placed on a tofu block without causing any damage.
During the event, I was even more impressed when I saw it perform graceful flips and land smoothly, standing on two legs, skateboarding. I learned that CyberDog 2 has a running speed of 1.6m/s while carrying a 1KG weight.
Its feet are equipped with 4 rubber pads to enhance flexibility during movement. Owning this dog means you won't have to worry about regular nail trimming or the fear of it scratching your beloved sofa.
Equipped with the NX Chip and running Ubuntu 18.04 + ROS2 OS, CyberDog 2 boasts a NVIDIA Carmel ARM v8.2 64-bit 6-core CPU, a NVIDIA Volta GPU with 384 cores and 48 Tensor cores. Additionally, it features 8GB 128-bit LPDDR4x RAM, 16GB eMMC 5.1, and 32GB internal storage. CyberDog 2's high computing power, coupled with dual processors, can achieve 21 trillion operations per second, providing almost instantaneous feedback in complex situations on the road.
In sync with Xiaomi's smart home ecosystem, CyberDog 2 not only functions as a dog but can also manage household electrical devices, responding to commands like turning lights on/off and controlling air conditioning.
As for the battery, CyberDog 2 packs a 4,500mAh battery, offering 90 minutes of operation and 90 minutes of charging time with a power supply of 24.9V via the USB-C charging port.
Users can control this dog through the app on , remote control, or voice commands using its 4 multi-directional microphones with Xiaomi's AI voice technology for recognizing and responding to owner's commands.
These are the up-close images of the Xiaomi CyberDog 2 robot—a fascinating creation with modern technologies promising a new experience and lifestyle for the future. Priced at 12,999 Chinese Yuan, approximately 42,660,000 VND in the Chinese market.
What are your thoughts on the Xiaomi CyberDog 2? Let me know in the comments below.
