Unitree has released its As2 companion robot as open source for third-party developers.
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Unitree has reignited interest in robotic robots with the unveiling of its new As2 model. In a short announcement at X, the company positions the As2 as a "compact companion" with "industrial capabilities," clearly targeting tasks requiring endurance and load-bearing capacity rather than toys.
According to Unitree, the As2 accelerates in excess of 5 m/s and delivers approximately 90 Nm of maximum joint torque. The robot itself weighs approximately 18 kg including the battery, yet boasts a high load capacity: when stationary, the As2 can carry up to 65 kg, and when walking, approximately 15 kg. For navigation on "human" infrastructure, the manufacturer specifies a stair climb of up to 25 cm and confident operation on slopes of approximately 40°.
Unitree also strives to be practical when it comes to autonomy. Unloaded, the As2 is expected to operate for over four hours and travel over 20 km, while loaded, it should last over 2.5 hours and travel over 13 km. The product page specifically mentions IP54 dust and splash protection, as well as support for an open ecosystem for secondary development, so the robot can be used in research and development projects without hard-wired firmware.
|Unitree has reignited interest in robotic robots with the unveiling of its new As2 model. In a short announcement at X, the company positions the As2 as a "compact companion" with "industrial capabilities," clearly targeting tasks requiring endurance and load-bearing capacity rather than toys.
According to Unitree, the As2 accelerates in excess of 5 m/s and delivers approximately 90 Nm of maximum joint torque. The robot itself weighs approximately 18 kg including the battery, yet boasts a high load capacity: when stationary, the As2 can carry up to 65 kg, and when walking, approximately 15 kg. For navigation on "human" infrastructure, the manufacturer specifies a stair climb of up to 25 cm and confident operation on slopes of approximately 40°.
Unitree also strives to be practical when it comes to autonomy. Unloaded, the As2 is expected to operate for over four hours and travel over 20 km, while loaded, it should last over 2.5 hours and travel over 13 km. The product page specifically mentions IP54 dust and splash protection, as well as support for an open ecosystem for secondary development, so the robot can be used in research and development projects without hard-wired firmware.
