At yesterday's Chinese press conference, we saw the second generation of a unique robotic dog Xiaomi CyberDog 2. It has an improved algorithm of movement and training, as well as a number of updates not only in terms of design, but also technical components.
Xiaomi CyberDog 2: The second generation has a new algorithm
Already the first version of a robot that imitated the natural movements of dogs, Xiaomi Cyber Dog, gathered the astonishment of technology fans. Now we got the legendary "One more little thing" and directly after the presentation of new smartphones or tablets, the manufacturer revealed to us CyberDog 2.
He was a sk8r boy, she said see later boy. He wasn't dog enough for her.#Xiaomi #CyberDog2 pic.twitter.com/z37RcjfSD4
— Daniel Desjarlais (@Daniel_in_HD) August 14
The second generation comes with a different design that has a redesigned head as well as body drive. According to the manufacturer, this one should Cyber Dog 2 similar in size to a real Doberman. But let's move on to the technologies, the novelty offers up to 12 joints and movement speed 1,6 m / sec. It also has a very low weight of only 8,9 kg.
The robotic pet can also squat, and the new Xiaomi AI algorithm was developed with simulation up to 30 robotic dogs, in training, in your vicinity. Thanks to this, it also has improved obstacle recognition, balance during movement, anti-fall control, as well as stance.
The main brain of this product is NX processor with AI and its pair of auxiliary processors. Surrounding sensations are captured by an interactive 13 MPx AI sensor, which is supplemented with a module Intel Realsense D430. There is also a 1 MPx RGB camera and an ultra-wide-angle "fish-eye" camera with a shooting angle up to 146°.
He will take care of quick reactions CyberGear transmission and energy transfer technology. It will also please LiDAR technology for depth recognition, 4 x ToF sensor, four microphones, touch, sound and ultrasound sensor.
It uses to simulate the perception of a real dog (visual sensations, auditory and tactile sensations). Cyber Dog 2 up to 19 sensors in total. There are also more than a hundred missing open-source interface for use.
Price and availability of a new product
Xiaomi brings a model Cyber Dog 2 as an exclusive product and as with the first generation, this product will not be available worldwide as mass production.
It will be a product that needs specific use in a certain industry or for a certain task. Nevertheless, the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, also presented us with its Chinese selling price, after various discounts, for which the product will be available for purchase on the manufacturer's Chinese website:
- Xiaomi CyberDog 2 in China already for 12 yuan (approx. €999)
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