Unitree Go1 Edu Quadruped Robot

When getting the Go1 EDU you will get the free update from Jestson Nano to Jetson NX, and 1 extra battery (standard version) or 1 RM L1 LIDAR 

The Unitree Go1 is a high-performance quadruped robot that behaves like a real dog. Due to its intelligent side-follow system, it accompanies you while you are jogging or walking in the park, helps you carry your stuff, and can even bring your morning paper. The Go1 is designed by the Chinese-based Unitree Robotics company — an outstanding pioneer in commercializing high-performance quadruped robots and pushing mobile robots into people's lives. Their creature of embodied AI amazes with its dog-like behavior, programming development opportunities, and the affordable price, much lower than those of most competitors in the worldwide market.

Targeted mainly at the educational and R&D fields, the Edu version can at the same time be regarded as one of the most budgt-friendly four-legged bionic robots for home use.

The machine amazes with its built-in powerful AI, intelligent sensor systems and patented wireless vector positioning and control technology enabling it to smoothly navigate in complex environment conditions. The intelligent battery management system (BMS) monitors the battery status at all times to ensure stable and safe operation. With such a reliable power system and improved endurance time, the Go1 robot provides hours of joy alongside its human master.

The Go1 bionic robot dog is available in three versions: Air, Pro, and Edu. Check out the corresponding store pages for more detail about each model.

Specifications:

• Capabilities
• Operation and controls
• Applications
• What's in the box
• Look and feel
• Price

Capabilities

The advanced built-in AI is powered by a 16-core processor combined with a 384-core, 1.5 TFlops GPU. With its omnidirectional flexible buffer structure, the Go1 is equipped with Super Sensory System including five sets of stereo depth cameras with fish-eye lenses and a viewing angle of 150 x 170°, 3 sets of ultrasound sensors, and foot force sensors measuring the impact when contacting the ground. This system greatly adds to the robot's navigation capabilities, creates an omniscient view, and helps it trace the optimal route even in complex environments, making for efficient obstacle avoidance. Furthermore, it provides sufficient performance for SLAM, optional devices such as 3D LiDAR for precise map building solutions, and much more.

In addition, Unitree offers complete simulation and visualization tools, such as Webots, Gazebo, or RViZ, for two major advantages: they enable feasibility studies without existing hardware as well as application.

What sets the Go1 apart from other mobile robots is its intelligent side-follow system based on the patented wireless vector positioning and control technology. Now you do not need to worry about your pet as the robot walks alongside its human master, as opposed to the conventional following mode. People are also capable of helping robot choosing a better route in a complex environment.

Apart from this, the Go1 robot comes with a new power joint with super lightweight low-noise and long-life heat pipe cooling system built-in the knee joint motor, which guarantees silent operation and long service life. The industrial grade cross roller bearing contradicts the axial impact for extremely high precision.

The improved power management system and high dynamics allow the robot to reach an incredible speed of up to 17 km/h with an operating time of up to 2.5 hours. Designed to adapt to a variety of mechanical equipment, the Go1 motors have a torque of 23.70 Nm at the body and thighs and 35.55 Nm at the knees which enables the Go1 to perform various tricks, such as jumping or backflipping, safely. The four legs and 12 degrees of freedom ensure the robot’s stability on different terrain types and allow it to walk up and down the stairs with ease. Moreover, you can make the Go1 sit, lie, dance, bow, squat, sideflip, and perform other actions you would expect from a normal dog.

Operation and controls

The Unitree Go1 comes in three modifications, namely Go1 Air, Go1 Pro, and Go1 Edu. While sharing the same appearance and mechanical construction, the models differ in hardware and programming capabilities. In the table below you can see the differences between the three versions of the Go1 model.

The most advanced of the three, the Edu version, has better processing power and is equipped with a lidar allowing for the use of the SLAM technology. RPLiDAR Slamtec Mapper utilizes a high-performance SLAM engine and laser range scanner. High-precision indoor mapping as well as large outdoor environment mapping, autonomous driving, or UAV mapping can be easily performed with Slamtech third-generation. Complete with a cross-platform SDK that allows for coherent ROS environment integration.

As for the development opportunities of the Go1, it is an open source system and the manufacturer offers several development packages, such as the ros_to_real SDK that comes with C++ and Python support.

The Unitree Go1 is operated with the remote controller with the voice module functionality. The basic functions can be performed with the help of the label controller which can be easily placed in your pocket due to the compact size. There is also an opportunity to remotely control the Go1 even when it is out of sight via the mobile app installed on your phone. It also serves as a way to receive audio data from the robot's surroundings unfit for human exploration.

Applications

The Go1 high-performance quadruped robots represent an incredible bionic pet with a built-in powerful AI that makes your company wherever you go. It will definitely be of great interest both for children and adults, making for harmonious and safe human-machine interaction.

The Go1 can find a use in any business as a brand ambassador as it always gathers crowds of people at any exhibition.

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The Edu version is a powerful educational tool for students learning engineering and robotics as it offers wide development opportunities for different applications.

Speaking of industrial applications, the Go1 can be customized for the use in different fields, from a service robot delivering lightweight stuff within the office, to on-site inspection in hazardous environments, such as gas leak or smoke. Being equipped with various additional tools, such as a GPS module, a searchlight, or a robotic arm, the Go1 can be used in petrochemical, transportation, and other industries as well as for emergency services.

What’s in the box

• Unitree Go1 robot dog
• Robot controller
• Battery
• Battery charger and power adaptor
• Label controller
• Rubber foot pads
• User guide

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Look and feel

The Unitree Go1 robot is available in a combination of dark and light gray or total black color scheme. Its futuristic yet attractive design makes it an ideal companion. The robot weighs 12 kg and its dimensions are 645 x 280 x 400 mm.

Price

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