I. Product Introduction

The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) is a full-scenario operation robot platform integrating the high efficiency of wheeled mobility with the terrain adaptability of legged locomotion. It is an industrial-grade high-load inspection and O&M robot. As shipped, it already has core capabilities such as all-terrain autonomous mobility, long endurance with high load, multi-source environmental perception, remotely controllable operation, and 7*24-hour uninterrupted operation.

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Product positioning: It breaks through terrain restrictions and shortcomings in endurance and load. In core scenarios such as long-distance inspection, campus operation and maintenance, emergency rescue, and logistics transfer, it achieves both high-speed and efficient movement on flat roads and full-scenario traversal capability on complex terrain. At the same time, it carries a rich set of top-mounted modules to complete diversified operation tasks such as environmental monitoring, equipment inspection, material transfer, and emergency response. On this basis, the product has strong modular expansion capability. Different perception modules, operation tools, and load devices can be selected according to actual needs, expanding it into specialized operation equipment suitable for fields such as power inspection, emergency rescue, factory operation and maintenance, logistics distribution, and education and research.

The robotic dog's wheel-legged design adopts a composite locomotion structure, balancing the low energy consumption and high speed of wheeled movement with the terrain adaptability of legged movement. It can adapt to most indoor and outdoor paved and unpaved roads and supports traversal of complex terrain such as stairs, steps, slopes, gravel roads, and muddy roads. It also supports secondary development and can connect seamlessly with existing industrial control systems, smart park platforms, and emergency command systems, providing core mobile carrier support for unmanned and intelligent operations across industries.

II. Basic Capabilities

The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) deeply integrates the efficiency of wheeled mobility, the terrain adaptability of legged movement, high-load and long-endurance capability, and multi-scenario operation capability to form the following six core basic operation capabilities, covering the complete process loop from environmental perception and autonomous mobility to operation response.

(I) All-Terrain Autonomous Mobility

Based on LiDAR SLAM navigation and visual fusion positioning technology, the robot can autonomously build centimeter-level environment maps. Without laying magnetic strips, QR codes, or other auxiliary markers, it can complete full-scenario autonomous walking along preset routes. For flat campus roads, indoor epoxy floors, and similar scenarios, it can switch to wheeled high-speed mode, with a maximum movement speed of up to 4 m/s, enabling long-distance rapid transfer and inspection. For complex terrain such as stairs, steps, slopes, gravel roads, and muddy roads, it can adaptively switch to legged gait and achieve stable passage by adjusting body height, stride length, and stride frequency. The maximum climbing angle is ≥40°, and the maximum climbing and crossing height is ≥40 cm, allowing it to easily handle terrain obstacles in most industrial and outdoor scenarios. At the same time, the robot has omnidirectional mobility such as pivot turning, lateral movement, and diagonal movement, and can flexibly adjust its position in narrow spaces to meet operation needs in confined scenarios such as between equipment, corridors, and workshop workstations.

(II) High-Load and Long-Endurance Operation

The robot adopts a high-strength lightweight body design. The maximum static standing load capacity is up to 120 kg, and the load capacity during continuous walking is ≥80 kg. It can carry heavy-load modules such as large inspection equipment, rescue materials, and operation tools to meet long-distance transfer and heavy-duty operation needs. In terms of endurance, the robot adopts a split-type battery design. With no load, the continuous walking range is greater than 20 km and the endurance time is ≥6 hours. With a 20 kg load, the continuous walking range is greater than 10 km and the endurance time is ≥4 hours, covering single-day operation needs in all scenarios. At the same time, the battery supports tool-free quick replacement, with a single replacement time of ≤10 s. After replacement, it can start directly without plugging in cables, enabling 24-hour uninterrupted operation and thoroughly solving the endurance shortcomings of traditional robots.

(III) Multi-Source Environmental Perception

The robot integrates multi-dimensional perception equipment such as LiDAR, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera, an infrared thermal imager, a gas sensor, and a noise sensor. It can obtain full-dimensional data in real time, including 3D spatial information, visual information, temperature information, gas concentration information, and sound information of the surrounding environment, providing complete data support for autonomous navigation, obstacle recognition, anomaly alarms, and operation decisions. The front and rear dual wide-angle cameras cover a 130° field of view, support real-time observation on the same APP screen, and have no visual blind spots. LiDAR can perform 360° full-scenario scanning, accurately identify obstacles, and build environment maps. Even in completely dark and lightless harsh environments, it can complete autonomous inspection and navigation tasks, ensuring 7*24-hour uninterrupted operation.

(IV) Full-Scenario Operation Adaptability

The robot adopts a modular design. The top of the body is equipped with a standardized top-mounted interface, allowing quick replacement of inspection modules, operation tools, and load devices according to different operation scenarios, achieving one machine for multiple uses. For inspection scenarios, it can carry modules such as a dual-spectrum gimbal camera, gas detector, and infrared thermal imager to complete tasks such as equipment status detection, environmental anomaly monitoring, and instrument reading recognition. For emergency rescue scenarios, it can carry modules such as a rescue material box, two-way intercom, and life detector to complete tasks such as material transfer, on-site communication, and search-and-rescue detection. For logistics transfer scenarios, it can carry modules such as multi-layer racks, pallets, and sealed cargo boxes to complete tasks such as material distribution, goods shelving and unshelving, and sample transfer. The modular interface supports quick assembly and disassembly, and module replacement can be completed without professional tools, greatly improving scenario adaptation efficiency.

(V) Remote Interaction and Autonomous Decision-Making

The robot supports multiple control methods such as APP, web portal, voice, and central control platform. Operators can remotely view live on-site images in real time, receive alarm information, and remotely control the robot to complete operation actions, achieving unmanned duty. At the same time, the robot has autonomous decision-making capability. According to preset inspection routes and operation tasks, it can autonomously complete the full process of inspection point check-in, data collection, anomaly recognition, and alarm push without manual intervention. When equipment anomalies, environmental exceedances, obstacle blockage, and other conditions are detected, the robot can immediately push alarm information to the backend and synchronously return on-site photos, location information, and environmental data, providing real-time data support for emergency response and greatly improving fault response speed.

(VI) Full-Dimensional Safety Protection

The robot has a complete safety protection system, achieving full-dimensional safety assurance from hardware to software. At the hardware level, the body uses a high-strength corrosion-resistant metal shell, and the lower leg rods are closed-section hollow high-strength corrosion-resistant metal structures. The whole machine is sturdy, drop-resistant, and resistant to external impact without deformation. The protection rating is ≥IP66, and it can operate stably in a wide temperature range of -10℃~60℃, adapting to harsh operating environments such as dust, humidity, high temperature, and low temperature. At the software level, it has multiple safety mechanisms such as hardware and software emergency stop protection, fall protection, low-voltage alarm, overtemperature alarm, and collision detection. When the robot falls, has low battery, overheats, or collides, it can immediately trigger the protection mechanism, stop operation, and push alarm information to the backend, ensuring operation safety. At the same time, the robot has resistance to external interference. When subjected to external impact, it can quickly restore a stable posture. After falling, it can stand up autonomously and continue to complete operation tasks, greatly reducing the probability of operation interruption.

III. Product Appearance

The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) adopts an industrial-grade modular design overall, with a compact structure and reasonable layout. It balances movement flexibility and operation stability, and its overall appearance meets the professional aesthetics and practical needs of industrial equipment.

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(I) Overall Form

The overall dimensions of the robot are 1230mm781mm610mm (standing state). The body height can be adjusted autonomously according to operation needs to adapt to operation scenarios of different heights. The overall structure adopts a wheel-legged composite design. The bottom of the body has four wheel-legged composite locomotion modules, which retain the terrain adaptability of the legged structure while integrating the high-speed mobility of the wheeled structure. The middle of the body is the control and endurance module, and the top is a standardized top-mounted operation interface. The overall structure is symmetrical with a stable center of gravity, maintaining excellent balance during movement.

(II) Color Scheme and Materials

The main body adopts an industrial-grade matte dark gray color scheme, paired with white functional modules and orange safety markings. It conforms to the professional visual style of industrial scenarios and allows quick identification of equipment status in complex environments. The body shell uses a combination of high-strength sheet metal and engineering plastics. The surface is flat and smooth, easy to clean and maintain, and it has corrosion resistance, impact resistance, and dustproof and waterproof characteristics, adapting to various harsh operating environments. The lower leg rods use closed-section hollow high-strength corrosion-resistant metal material, ensuring lightweight while providing extremely high strength and rigidity, capable of withstanding high loads and strong impacts and ensuring the movement stability of the whole machine.

(III) Interactive Interface

The front top of the body is provided with an LED status indicator strip, which can intuitively display the robot's operating status, battery level, fault alarms, and other information through different colors and flashing frequencies. Equipment status can be quickly grasped without checking the backend. The front and rear of the body are equipped with 12-megapixel wide-angle cameras covering a 130° field of view, with no visual blind spots. They support real-time observation on the same APP screen, providing clear visual images for remote control. The side of the body is provided with functional interfaces such as a power switch, emergency stop button, and charging interface. All interfaces adopt waterproof and dustproof designs and are equipped with protective covers to avoid interface damage in harsh environments.

(IV) Modular Interface

The top of the body is equipped with a standardized top-mounted installation interface using a universal design, compatible with most industrial-grade top-mounted modules. The interface includes a power supply interface, data communication interface, and installation positioning holes, enabling quick installation and removal of top-mounted modules without professional tools. At the same time, reserved expansion mounting positions are provided at the bottom of the body, allowing the addition of accessories such as guardrails, auxiliary wheels, and special tooling as needed, further expanding the robot's operation capability.

IV. Model Introduction and Selection Differences

The series includes two standardized models: the wheel-legged quadruped robot and the point-footed quadruped robot. They share the same platform control architecture, software ecosystem, and expansion interfaces, but there are obvious differences in locomotion configuration, performance parameters, and applicable scenarios. They can be flexibly selected according to terrain conditions and operation objectives.

(I) Wheel-Legged Quadruped Robot

The wheel-legged model integrates drive wheel structures at the ends of its four limbs, combining legged off-road traversal capability with the advantages of wheeled high-speed mobility. It is a composite mobile platform that balances long-distance movement and traversal of complex terrain. On flat paved roads, it can switch to wheeled mode for high-speed, low-energy cruising. For complex terrain such as steps, slopes, gravel, and mud, it switches to legged gait for passage.

Applicable scenarios: Long-distance campus inspection, large-area factory O&M, heavy material transfer, outdoor long-route reconnaissance, and emergency material delivery. It is recommended first for scenarios requiring high-frequency long-distance movement and heavy-load operations.

(II) Point-Footed Quadruped Robot

The point-footed model is a standard legged configuration with no drive wheels at the ends of the limbs. It moves forward by pure gait, has a more compact body, a lower center of gravity, greater terrain adaptability and flexibility, and a narrower body, making it suitable for passing through narrow passages. This model focuses on movement in complex unstructured terrain and crosses obstacles through multiple gait adjustments. It is suitable for operations in indoor confined spaces, ruins, and rugged unpaved areas.

Applicable scenarios: Indoor equipment inspection, post-disaster ruins search and rescue, narrow roadway reconnaissance, research algorithm validation, and confined-space environmental monitoring. It is recommended first for scenarios with extremely complex terrain, narrow passages, and low long-distance movement requirements.

(III) Common Capabilities of Both Models

The two models share the same software and hardware platform origin and have consistent basic capabilities:

1. Both have IP67 protection rating and aluminum alloy bodies, with an operating temperature range of -10℃~60℃;

2. Maximum climbing angle of 35°, capable of climbing stairs 30 cm high;

3. Support real-time image transmission, OTA remote upgrades, and complete secondary development;

4. Standard factory accessories include an adapter and a remote controller with screen; standard warranty period is 1 year;

5. Standardized expansion interface on top, compatible with various top-mounted perception modules, robotic arms, and operation tooling.

(IV) Core Differences Comparison Table

Comparison ItemWheel-LeggedPoint-Footed
End structureDrive wheels integrated in all four limbs, wheel-legged composite structurePure toe structure, no drive wheels
Continuous operation load80kg60kg
Maximum speed4m/s2m/s
Standing dimensions (L x W x H)1050mm×700mm×730mm1050mm×450mm×684mm
Prone dimensions (L x W x H)1250mm×780mm×220mm1250mm×450mm×220mm
Mobility advantagesHigh-speed movement on flat roads and lower energy consumption, suitable for long-distance cruisingNarrower body, stronger passage through confined spaces, excellent gait maneuverability on complex rugged terrain
ShortcomingsLarger body width, weaker narrow-passage passability than the point-footed modelSlower movement speed and shorter endurance mileage, not suitable for long-distance transfer at the tens-of-kilometers level
Recommended scenariosLong-distance campus inspection, material transfer, outdoor large-area O&MIndoor confined-space inspection, ruins search and rescue, complex obstacle area reconnaissance, scientific research experiments

(V) Selection Recommendations

1. If the operation area includes many campus roads and paved factory roads and requires long-distance inspection and heavy material transport, the wheel-legged quadruped robot is preferred;

2. If the operation scenarios are mainly indoor corridors, ruins, narrow passages, and rugged unpaved terrain with low long-distance movement requirements, the point-footed quadruped robot is preferred;

Both models support the same perception modules and operation top-mounted equipment. Later, according to business changes, they can be uniformly connected to the same backend management and control platform.

V. Core Composition

The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) adopts a modular design. The whole machine consists of five core modules. Each module operates independently and cooperates to complete full-scenario operation tasks. Each module can be customized and replaced according to needs, enabling rapid upgrade and adaptation of the whole machine's functions.

Core ModuleFunction Description
Wheel-legged composite mobile chassisAs the core locomotion module of the whole machine, it provides all-terrain mobility such as walking, steering, climbing, and crossing. It integrates dual functions of high-speed wheeled drive and legged gait adjustment and can adaptively switch movement modes according to terrain. The maximum movement speed is ≥4m/s, the maximum climbing angle is ≥40°, and the maximum climbing and crossing height is ≥40cm. It also has omnidirectional mobility and can flexibly adjust its position in narrow spaces. The chassis uses a high-strength corrosion-resistant metal structure with a protection rating of ≥IP66 and can operate stably in harsh environments.
Power and endurance moduleProvides power and endurance support for the whole machine. It adopts a split-type lithium battery design. A single battery supports a no-load continuous walking range of more than 20km and an endurance time of ≥6 hours; under a 20kg load, the continuous walking range is more than 10km and the endurance time is ≥4 hours. The battery supports tool-free quick replacement, with a single replacement time of ≤10s. After replacement, it can start directly without plugging in cables, enabling 24-hour uninterrupted operation. The module has multiple protection functions such as overcharge, overdischarge, overtemperature, and short circuit to ensure power supply safety.
Perception and positioning moduleResponsible for environmental perception, map building, autonomous navigation, and obstacle recognition. It integrates sensors such as LiDAR, front and rear dual wide-angle cameras, an infrared thermal imager, and an IMU inertial measurement unit. It can perform 360° full-scenario scanning, autonomously build centimeter-level environment maps, and complete full-scenario autonomous navigation without auxiliary markers. The module can identify obstacles, equipment status, and environmental anomalies in real time, providing complete data support for autonomous decision-making and remote control. It can operate stably even in completely dark and lightless environments.
Control and decision moduleAs the core brain of the whole machine, it is responsible for motion control, task scheduling, data processing, and autonomous decision-making. It carries a high-performance industrial processor and can process environmental data collected by the perception module in real time, plan movement paths, adjust gait modes, and control top-mounted modules to complete operation tasks. The module supports multi-task parallel processing and can simultaneously complete inspection, data collection, anomaly alarms, remote communication, and other tasks. It also has edge computing capability and can complete data preprocessing locally, reducing cloud transmission pressure.
Operation expansion moduleAs the operation execution unit of the whole machine, it can be quickly replaced according to different scenarios and adapt to diversified operation needs such as inspection, rescue, and logistics. Optional modules include a dual-spectrum gimbal camera, gas detector, life detector, rescue material box, multi-layer rack, robotic arm, gripper, and suction cup. The modules use standardized interfaces, can be quickly assembled and disassembled, and are plug-and-play, ready for use without complex debugging.

VI. Pain Point Resolution

Compared with traditional manual operations, traditional wheeled robots, and traditional quadruped robots, the Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog), through its wheel-legged composite structure and modular design, fundamentally solves long-standing industry pain points in operations and achieves efficiency upgrades and cost reductions in scenarios such as inspection and O&M, emergency rescue, and logistics transfer.

Limitations of Traditional Operation ModesCore Advantages of the Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog)
Manual inspection has low efficiency and high risk. 7*24-hour inspection requires multiple shifts of personnel rotation. Operations at height, in high-risk, and harsh environments pose safety hazards. Manual inspection is prone to missed and false inspections, and data records are not standardized.The robot can achieve 7*24-hour uninterrupted autonomous inspection without manual duty. It can replace manual work in high-risk, harsh, and high-altitude environments, fundamentally reducing personnel safety risks. The robot has high inspection accuracy and can accurately identify equipment anomalies and environmental exceedances. Data is automatically recorded to generate standardized reports, thoroughly solving missed and false inspections in manual inspection and increasing inspection efficiency by more than 80%.
Traditional wheeled robots have poor terrain adaptability and can only drive on flat hard roads. They cannot handle complex terrain such as stairs, steps, slopes, and gravel roads, and their scenario adaptability is narrow.The robot adopts a wheel-legged composite structure, retaining the high speed and efficiency of wheeled robots while having the all-terrain adaptability of legged robots. It can easily handle most complex terrain such as stairs, steps, 40° slopes, gravel roads, and muddy roads. Its scenario adaptability covers all indoor and outdoor scenarios, thoroughly breaking the terrain limitations of wheeled robots.
Traditional quadruped robots have short endurance and low load, and insufficient operation capability in long-distance inspection and heavy-load transfer scenarios. Endurance time is generally less than 2 hours, unable to meet single-day long-distance operation needs.The robot has strong endurance and load capacity. No-load endurance time is ≥6 hours, endurance range is more than 20km, continuous walking load capacity is ≥80kg, and static load can reach 120kg, meeting the operation needs of long-distance inspection and heavy material transfer. The battery supports 10-second quick replacement and enables 24-hour uninterrupted operation, thoroughly solving the endurance and load shortcomings of traditional quadruped robots.
Traditional robots have single functions and can only complete inspection or movement tasks. They cannot meet diversified operation needs. Different scenarios require purchasing different equipment, resulting in high equipment costs and low utilization.The robot adopts a modular design. One machine can adapt to multiple scenarios such as inspection, rescue, logistics, and research. Function switching only requires replacing the top-mounted module, without purchasing multiple dedicated devices, greatly reducing equipment procurement costs. Equipment utilization is increased by more than 300%, and the equipment can be flexibly scheduled in different scenarios to maximize equipment value.
Traditional robots are complex to deploy and require laying auxiliary markers such as magnetic strips and QR codes. Scenario modification cycles are long and costs are high, making rapid deployment difficult.Based on LiDAR SLAM and visual fusion positioning technology, the robot can autonomously build environment maps and complete autonomous navigation without laying any auxiliary markers. The deployment cycle takes only 1-2 days, and no modification of existing scenarios is required, greatly reducing deployment costs and implementation thresholds and enabling rapid adaptation to various new scenarios.
Traditional robots are difficult to maintain, fault troubleshooting is complex, and professional technicians are required for on-site debugging. O&M costs are high and response is slow.The robot has complete remote O&M capabilities and supports OTA remote firmware upgrades, enabling remote fault diagnosis and debugging. Equipment maintenance and fault troubleshooting can be completed without technicians on site. O&M efficiency is increased by more than 90%, and O&M costs are greatly reduced. At the same time, the equipment has multiple safety protection mechanisms, low fault occurrence rate, and stable and reliable operation.
Traditional robots cannot connect with existing systems, data silos are serious, and they cannot integrate into an enterprise's existing intelligent management system.The robot supports standard industrial protocols and API interfaces and can connect seamlessly with an enterprise's existing MES system, WMS system, smart park platform, emergency command system, power monitoring system, etc. It enables automatic delivery of task instructions, real-time return of operation status, and automatic data synchronization, thoroughly breaking data silos and integrating into the enterprise's full-process intelligent management system.

VII. Expansion Capabilities

The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) has strong modular expansion capabilities. According to the operation needs of different industries and scenarios, functions can be rapidly upgraded and adapted by replacing or adding modules, covering full-scenario needs from basic inspection to specialized operations.

(I) Locomotion and Chassis Expansion

Expansion TypeAvailable OptionApplication Description
Motion mode expansionWheeled high-speed modeFor flat campus roads, indoor floors, and similar scenarios, it can switch to wheeled high-speed mode, with a maximum movement speed of ≥4m/s, enabling long-distance rapid movement, reducing energy consumption, and improving operation efficiency.
Legged off-road modeFor complex terrain such as stairs, steps, slopes, gravel roads, and muddy roads, it can switch to legged off-road mode and adaptively adjust gait and body height for stable passage. The maximum climbing angle is ≥40°, and the maximum climbing and crossing height is ≥40cm.
Omnidirectional motion modeFor confined scenarios such as narrow equipment rooms, corridors, and workshop workstations, the omnidirectional motion mode can be enabled to achieve pivot rotation, lateral movement, and diagonal movement, flexibly adjusting operation positions without large-area U-turns.
Protection rating expansionIP68 waterproof and dustproof modificationFor extremely harsh environments such as underwater, humid, and dusty conditions, IP68 protection modification can be carried out to improve the whole machine's waterproof and dustproof capabilities, enabling stable long-term operation at a water depth of 1 meter.
High/low temperature modificationFor extreme temperature environments such as high-temperature workshops, cold storage, and alpine outdoor areas, high/low temperature modification can be carried out. Equipped with a dedicated temperature control system, it can operate stably in environments from -30℃ to 80℃.
Explosion-proof modificationFor flammable and explosive scenarios such as chemicals, petroleum, and gas, explosion-proof modification can be carried out. It uses explosion-proof electrical components and sealed design, complies with explosion-proof standards, and can operate safely in flammable and explosive environments.

(II) Operation Payload Expansion

Expansion TypeAvailable OptionApplication Description
Inspection operation moduleDual-spectrum gimbal cameraEquipped with a high-definition zoom camera and an infrared thermal imager, it can perform long-distance instrument reading recognition, equipment appearance inspection, and temperature anomaly detection. It is suitable for equipment inspection in power, factory, photovoltaic, and other scenarios.
Gas detectorIt can detect combustible gases, toxic gases, smoke, carbon dioxide, and other gases, monitor environmental gas concentration in real time, and automatically alarm when limits are exceeded. It is suitable for chemical, mining, distribution room, emergency rescue, and other scenarios.
Noise sensorIt can identify abnormal equipment operating sounds and abnormal environmental sounds, and provide early warning of equipment faults through sound spectrum analysis. It is suitable for factory equipment inspection, server room O&M, and other scenarios.
Life detectorIt can detect vital signs in ruins and collapsed areas. It is suitable for personnel search and rescue in emergency rescue scenarios such as earthquakes, fires, and collapses.
Rescue operation moduleTwo-way intercom systemEquipped with a long-distance two-way intercom, it enables real-time voice communication between the rescue site and the command center, building a lifeline between trapped persons and rescuers. It is suitable for emergency rescue scenarios.
Rescue material boxAdopting a locked sealed design, it can carry rescue materials such as drinking water, food, medicine, and first-aid equipment. The maximum load is ≥80kg, and materials can be quickly delivered to trapped persons.
Breaching toolsIt can carry small breaching tools and cutting tools. It is suitable for emergency rescue operations such as post-disaster ruins clearing and obstacle removal.
Logistics transfer moduleMulti-layer rackIt can place material boxes, parts, and finished products in layers and carry multiple materials at one time. It is suitable for production line material delivery, warehouse cargo transfer, and other scenarios.
Locked sealed cargo boxAdopting an anti-theft sealed design, it can transport medicines, samples, valuables, confidential documents, and other items requiring safety protection. It supports permission management, and only authorized personnel can access it.
Industrial suction cup groupIt can absorb flat items such as cartons, panels, glass, and metal parts. It is suitable for warehouse shelving and unshelving, production line material handling, and other scenarios.
Quick-change plateIt supports rapid switching of end tools and can quickly replace tools such as grippers and suction cups according to workpiece shapes, adapting to the handling needs of multiple types of workpieces.
Manipulation operation moduleTwo-finger gripperIt is suitable for basic operation tasks such as pressing buttons, toggling switches, picking up small foreign objects, and grabbing regular items. It is suitable for inspection, production line operations, and other scenarios.
Three-finger adaptive gripperIt can adaptively wrap cylindrical and irregular workpieces with stable gripping. It is suitable for grabbing and handling irregular items.
Dexterous handIt is suitable for fine operation tasks such as rotating valves, knob adjustment, precision assembly, and grabbing irregular objects. It is suitable for equipment O&M, auxiliary assembly, and other scenarios.

(III) Perception Equipment Expansion

Expansion TypeAvailable OptionApplication Description
Vision moduleHigh-definition zoom cameraSupports optical zoom and can capture instrument readings, equipment indicator light status, and equipment appearance defects at long distances. It is suitable for high-altitude and long-distance equipment inspection.
Infrared thermal imagerIt can detect the temperature distribution of equipment and the environment in real time and accurately identify local hot spots, heat dissipation hazards, and leakage points. It is suitable for power equipment inspection, photovoltaic module inspection, chemical pipeline leakage detection, and other scenarios.
Low-light night-vision cameraIt can capture clear images at night and in low-light environments and complete night inspection tasks without supplementary lighting. It is suitable for nighttime campus security, nighttime equipment O&M, and other scenarios.
Industrial smart cameraIt can perform workpiece recognition, barcode/QR code reading, positioning guidance, and defect detection. It is suitable for production line inspection, material inventory, assembly guidance, and other scenarios.
3D structured-light cameraIt can perform 3D space scanning, 3D workpiece positioning, and volume measurement. It is suitable for grabbing scattered workpieces, cargo volume measurement, environmental 3D modeling, and other scenarios.
Environmental sensorsTemperature and humidity sensorIt monitors environmental temperature and humidity in real time. It is suitable for environmental monitoring in server rooms, cold storage, warehouses, distribution rooms, laboratories, and other scenarios.
Wind speed and direction sensorIt can monitor environmental wind speed and direction. It is suitable for environmental monitoring in photovoltaic power stations, wind farms, chemical parks, and other scenarios.
Pressure sensorIt can detect pressure values of pipelines and equipment. It is suitable for equipment pressure monitoring in chemical, power, water, and other scenarios.
Identification moduleRFID readerIt can realize inspection point check-in, tooling and fixture identification, material information traceability, and personnel identity recognition. It is suitable for inspection, logistics, tool management, and other scenarios.
UWB positioning moduleIt can achieve centimeter-level high-precision indoor and outdoor positioning. It is suitable for campus personnel/equipment positioning, inspection trajectory tracking, emergency rescue site positioning, and other scenarios.

(IV) Software and System Expansion

Expansion TypeFunction Description
Intelligent inspection systemSupports preset inspection routes, inspection points, and inspection frequencies, automatically generates and executes inspection plans, and can achieve 7*24-hour uninterrupted autonomous inspection without manual intervention. The system can automatically record the equipment status, instrument readings, environmental data, photos, and videos of each inspection point, generate standardized electronic inspection reports, and support data traceability and analysis.
Anomaly alarm managementWhen equipment anomalies, environmental exceedances, obstacle blockage, low battery, and other conditions are found, the system can immediately push alarm information to the backend, APP, and SMS, and synchronously return on-site photos, location information, and environmental data. It supports multi-level alarm escalation to ensure timely handling of abnormal conditions.
Emergency command system integrationIt can connect seamlessly with the emergency command platform and return on-site video, environmental data, and 3D modeling information in real time, providing real-time on-site data support for the command center. It supports remote scheduling of robots to complete emergency response tasks, realizing real-time linkage between the command center and the site.
Industrial system integrationThrough standard industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, etc.) or API interfaces, it can connect seamlessly with an enterprise's existing MES system, WMS system, PLC control system, SCADA system, smart park platform, etc., enabling automatic delivery of task instructions, real-time return of operation status, and automatic data synchronization, integrating into the enterprise's full-process intelligent management system.
Multi-robot collaborative schedulingThe cloud platform supports collaborative scheduling of multiple robots, can automatically allocate tasks, plan paths, and avoid congestion, and realizes multi-robot collaborative operation. It is suitable for large parks, large factories, warehousing and logistics, and other scenarios requiring multi-device collaboration.
Secondary development supportProvides a complete SDK development kit, ROS interfaces, and API documentation, facilitating enterprise R&D teams in function customization, algorithm development, and scenario adaptation. Dedicated operation functions and application scenarios can be developed according to the enterprise's personalized needs.
Remote O&M managementSupports OTA remote firmware upgrades and can achieve remote fault diagnosis, remote debugging, and remote system maintenance. The full-lifecycle O&M of equipment can be completed without technicians on site, greatly reducing O&M costs and improving O&M efficiency.
Data security and privacyThe system has complete data encryption, permission management, and operation log functions. All data transmission uses encrypted transmission, supports hierarchical permission management, and can record all operation logs, ensuring data security and operation traceability and meeting enterprise data security management requirements.

VIII. Application Scenarios

With core advantages of all-terrain adaptability, high load and long endurance, and modular expansion, the Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can cover full-scenario needs such as inspection and O&M, emergency rescue, logistics transfer, and research and education. The following are core application scenarios and benchmark cases.

(I) Core Inspection Scenarios

1. Power Grid Inspection

In power facility scenarios such as substations, switching stations, distribution rooms, transmission lines, and photovoltaic power stations, equipment is widely distributed, safety levels are high, and manual inspection risks are high. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can replace O&M personnel to complete 7*24-hour uninterrupted inspection tasks. The robot can conduct full-dimensional patrols of transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, photovoltaic modules, wind turbines, and other equipment along preset routes. It carries a high-definition zoom camera to photograph the status of key parts such as oil level gauges, air pressure gauges, open/close indicator signs, and equipment indicator lights. It uses an infrared thermal imager to detect the temperature of equipment joints, clamps, bushings, photovoltaic modules, and other parts prone to heating, accurately identifying local hot spots, heating hazards, and equipment anomalies. When sulfur hexafluoride pressure anomalies, low oil levels, joint heating, photovoltaic module hot spots, and other conditions are found, the robot immediately pushes alarm information to the backend and synchronously returns on-site data and images, providing a basis for O&M personnel to handle the situation. For indoor scenarios such as distribution rooms and switching stations, the robot can carry a gas detector to monitor SF6 gas concentration and a noise sensor to identify abnormal equipment operating sounds, providing early warning of hidden faults. For high-altitude transmission lines, towers, and other scenarios, the robot can carry a lightweight inspection module to complete inspection tasks for high towers and transmission lines, avoiding the risk of personnel working at height.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + dual-spectrum gimbal camera + infrared thermal imager + gas detector + noise sensor + 5G communication module

Benchmark case: A domestic leading photovoltaic enterprise's Xi'an workshop factory inspection project. In a completely dark task environment, the Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) completed 7*24-hour unmanned autonomous inspection, detecting in real time damage to precision equipment and instruments in the workshop and hazardous gas leakage. When equipment and on-site conditions were abnormal, it promptly provided early warning response and generated reports uploaded to the data center, realizing full-process unmanned workshop inspection. Inspection efficiency increased by more than 90%, the missed inspection rate was reduced to 0, and a large amount of manual inspection costs was saved for the enterprise.

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2. Intelligent Factory Inspection

In factory scenarios in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing, electronics processing, and food and beverage, equipment is dense, pipelines are complex, and environmental parameter requirements are high. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can achieve autonomous inspection and environmental monitoring of the entire factory area. The robot can patrol production equipment, electrical control cabinets, pipeline valves, instruments, fire-fighting facilities, and other equipment at scheduled times along preset routes. It uses the vision module to check equipment operating status indicator lights, pressure gauge readings, oil level height, and valve opening; uses the infrared thermal imager to detect the temperature of motors, control cabinets, terminal blocks, and pipeline flanges; uses gas sensors to monitor the concentration of toxic and harmful gases and combustible gases in chemical workshops; and uses temperature and humidity sensors to monitor workshop environmental temperature and humidity, ensuring the production environment meets requirements. When equipment alarms, temperature anomalies, gas leakage, environmental exceedances, and other conditions are found, the robot immediately sends alarm information and on-site images to the backend. Operators can confirm the situation through remote images and, when necessary, remotely control the robotic arm to complete simple handling, such as pressing reset buttons, rotating valves, and switching switches, reducing downtime. At the same time, the robot can automatically record inspection data and generate standardized inspection reports, facilitating equipment O&M and management traceability.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + dual-spectrum gimbal camera + infrared thermal imager + gas sensor + temperature and humidity sensor + two-finger gripper + MES system integration

Benchmark case: A large chemical enterprise park inspection project. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) covered a 10-square-kilometer inspection area in the park and completed 7*24-hour inspection of production workshops, tank farms, pipeline corridors, distribution rooms, sewage treatment stations, and other full areas. It monitored equipment status, environmental gas concentration, temperature and humidity, and other parameters in real time, cumulatively discovered more than 120 equipment anomaly hazards and more than 30 gas leakage warnings, effectively avoiding multiple safety accidents and saving about 60% of manual inspection costs for the enterprise.

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3. Emergency Rescue and Search

In natural disaster and accident scenarios such as earthquakes, fires, collapses, and floods, post-disaster sites have complex terrain and high risk factors, and personnel cannot enter. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can replace rescuers to enter dangerous areas and complete tasks such as personnel search and rescue, material transfer, on-site reconnaissance, and communication support. With all-terrain passage capability, the robot can quickly shuttle through post-disaster sites such as ruins, collapsed buildings, and muddy roads, entering high-risk areas inaccessible to humans. It carries a life detector to search for the location of trapped persons and returns on-site images and environmental data in real time, providing data support for rescue plans. It carries a long-distance two-way intercom to build a lifeline between rescuers and trapped persons, enabling real-time understanding of the physical condition and needs of trapped persons. It carries a rescue material box to quickly deliver materials such as drinking water, food, medicine, and first-aid equipment to trapped persons, with a maximum load of up to 80kg, meeting large-batch material transfer needs. At the same time, the robot can carry LiDAR to complete 3D modeling of the post-disaster site and return on-site terrain data in real time, providing precise spatial information support for rescue teams to plan rescue routes and formulate rescue plans. It can carry gas sensors and environmental sensors to monitor toxic and harmful gases, aftershock risks, and environmental parameters at the post-disaster site, ensuring environmental safety at the rescue site.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + life detector + two-way intercom system + rescue material box + gas sensor + 5G communication module

Benchmark case: A provincial fire and rescue brigade's 2025 emergency rescue procurement project. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) successfully won the bid and was delivered on schedule. During on-site acceptance, the robot completed multi-scenario drills such as earthquake post-disaster search and rescue, air-raid shelter underground search and rescue, long-distance transport of rescue materials, and two-way intercom, and passed acceptance smoothly. In multiple actual rescue missions, the robot has cumulatively entered high-risk sites more than 20 times and completed tasks such as locating trapped persons, material transfer, and on-site reconnaissance, providing core support for rescue operations and greatly improving rescue efficiency and success rate.

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4. Campus O&M Inspection

In outdoor scenarios such as industrial parks, campuses, communities, and scenic areas, the inspection range is wide and points are scattered. Manual inspection has a heavy workload and low efficiency. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can achieve autonomous O&M inspection of the entire campus area. The robot can complete scheduled patrols along campus roads, green belts, and public areas. It carries a high-definition camera to inspect perimeter walls, outdoor equipment areas, material stacking areas, fire-fighting facilities, and other areas. At night, it can use a low-light night-vision camera or infrared thermal imager to complete nighttime inspection. When abnormal conditions or safety hazards are found, it takes photos, records them, and immediately alarms. Security personnel can remotely confirm on-site conditions in the control room. At the same time, the robot can carry temperature and humidity sensors, noise sensors, and air quality sensors to monitor campus environmental parameters in real time, providing data support for campus environmental governance. It can carry inspection modules to complete status detection of campus street lights, monitoring equipment, fitness equipment, and public facilities, and promptly alarm when facility damage is found, facilitating timely repair by O&M personnel.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + high-definition zoom camera + infrared thermal imager + low-light night-vision camera + environmental sensors + 4G/5G communication module

Benchmark case: A national-level industrial park O&M project deployed 10 Quadruped Robots (Robotic Dogs), covering a 20-square-kilometer O&M inspection area. They completed tasks such as park perimeter security, public facility inspection, environmental monitoring, and night patrol, realizing full-process unmanned campus O&M. The incidence of campus safety incidents was reduced by 80%, and O&M costs were reduced by 50%, making it a benchmark case for smart park construction.

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5. New Energy Station Inspection

In new energy stations such as photovoltaic power stations, wind farms, energy storage stations, and charging stations, equipment is widely distributed, O&M inspection radii are large, and some stations are located in remote areas. Manual inspection is difficult and costly. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can replace O&M personnel to complete daily inspection and O&M tasks. For photovoltaic power station scenarios, the robot can carry an infrared thermal imager to comprehensively scan photovoltaic modules and accurately identify anomalies such as hot spots, micro-cracks, and dust shading, providing timely early warning of equipment faults. For wind farm scenarios, the robot can complete inspection of wind turbine towers and bottom equipment, detecting wind turbine operating status, equipment temperature, and oil level conditions. For energy storage station scenarios, the robot can inspect energy storage battery cabins, PCS equipment, transformers, and other equipment, detecting battery temperature, equipment operating status, environmental gas concentration, and other parameters, and timely discover safety hazards such as thermal runaway and gas leakage. For charging station scenarios, the robot can inspect the appearance status of charging piles, display screen information, and charging gun return status. When a charging gun is not returned, the robotic arm assists in returning it, completing daily O&M of charging piles.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + high-definition zoom camera + infrared thermal imager + gas sensor + two-finger gripper + 4G/5G communication module

Benchmark case: A large photovoltaic power station inspection project deployed 20 Quadruped Robots (Robotic Dogs), covering a 50-square-kilometer photovoltaic module area. They completed daily inspection, hot spot detection, and dust monitoring of photovoltaic modules. Inspection efficiency was more than 10 times higher than manual inspection, photovoltaic module fault identification accuracy reached 99%, power generation efficiency was improved by 5% for the station, and O&M costs of more than RMB 10 million were saved each year.

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(II) Extended Application Scenarios

1. Warehousing and Logistics Transfer

In scenarios such as e-commerce warehouses, manufacturing raw material warehouses, finished goods warehouses, and cold-chain warehouses, the Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can undertake tasks such as goods shelving and unshelving, picking and handling, inventory counting, and material distribution. With the wheel-legged composite structure, the robot can walk autonomously in the warehouse. Equipped with a robotic arm and suction cup group, it can directly grab goods from floor shelves or high-level shelves without manual climbing or forklift operation, and then autonomously transport them to the sorting area, packing table, or outbound port without manual intervention. In inventory counting operations, the robot can walk along shelf aisles, carry an RFID reader or industrial camera, automatically scan product labels, record inventory quantities and storage locations, and synchronize data to the WMS system in real time, achieving automated and visual inventory management. For cold-chain warehouse scenarios, the robot can undergo low-temperature protection modification, replacing manual work for long periods in a -20℃ cold storage environment, reducing the risk of frostbite, and completing cargo transfer, inventory counting, and environmental monitoring in the cold storage.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + robotic arm (with suction cup or gripper) + multi-layer rack + industrial camera + RFID module + WMS system integration

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2. Production Line Material Delivery

In manufacturing workshops such as automotive parts, electronic products, machining, and food processing, workstations on the production line need regular material replenishment, and empty material boxes need to be recovered. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can achieve automated and just-in-time delivery of production line materials. The robot can directly grab material boxes from line-side racks or the central warehouse, autonomously transport them to the designated workstation, place the material boxes on the workstation rack, and retrieve the empty boxes. The entire process requires no manual handling, and operators can focus on assembly work. The robot can connect with the MES system and automatically trigger delivery tasks according to the production takt, ensuring timely material delivery and realizing lean management of production line materials. For multi-variety mixed-line production scenarios, the robot can be equipped with multi-layer racks, carry multiple materials at one time, and deliver them sequentially by workstation order, greatly improving delivery efficiency.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + cargo pallet or multi-layer rack + code scanning module + MES system integration

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3. Laboratory Automation

In laboratory scenarios such as biopharmaceuticals, chemical testing, university research, and medical testing, repetitive work such as sample pretreatment, reagent dispensing, consumable handling, and sample transfer takes up a large amount of researchers' time. The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can automate laboratory processes and improve experimental efficiency and data reproducibility. The robot can grab and transfer sample tubes, reagent bottles, and culture dishes between laboratory benches and equipment, reducing opportunities for personnel to contact biological samples and hazardous chemicals and ensuring the safety of laboratory personnel. With a pipetting module, the robotic arm can complete quantitative liquid dispensing, ensuring consistency of each operation and improving the accuracy of experimental data. With a 3D vision camera, it can achieve precise positioning and grabbing of samples and complete tasks such as high-throughput screening and sample library management. At the same time, the robot can connect with the laboratory management system to achieve full-process automated management of experimental processes, greatly improving experimental efficiency.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + robotic arm (with gripper or pipetting module) + 3D vision camera + laboratory management system integration

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4. Education and Research

In majors such as automation, robotics engineering, mechatronics, and artificial intelligence at universities, the Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can be used as a teaching experiment platform and research innovation platform, providing core hardware support for robotics-related teaching and research at universities. Students can learn course content such as mobile robot motion control, SLAM navigation algorithms, multi-sensor fusion, robotic arm motion planning, machine vision, and multi-robot collaboration on real hardware. The product provides a complete SDK development kit, ROS interfaces, and API documentation, supporting students in secondary development, algorithm validation, and function customization, meeting teaching needs such as course experiments, graduation projects, and science and technology innovation competitions. Teachers can use the robot to build experimental demonstration systems and visually display automated operation processes, multi-robot collaborative operations, and full-scenario intelligent inspection in class, improving teaching effects. At the same time, the robot can serve as a research platform for university research teams, supporting researchers in scientific research in fields such as robot algorithms, artificial intelligence, multi-robot collaboration, and industrial automation, accelerating the translation of research results.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + robotic arm (with dexterous hand or gripper) + SDK development kit + ROS interfaces

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5. Cultural Tourism Guide

In cultural tourism venues such as museums, science and technology museums, scenic areas, and exhibition halls, the Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) can provide services such as self-service audio guide, visitor reception, exhibit explanation, and interactive demonstration, improving tourists' tour experience. The robot can dynamically plan guide routes according to tourist locations, automatically identify tourists' language preferences for multilingual explanations, and carry a touch display screen to show virtual models of attractions, cultural relic introductions, crowd heat information, and other content. Combined with digital twin technology, tourists can view virtual restoration scenes, historical changes, and other content through the robot screen, enhancing the fun of the tour. At the same time, the robot can cooperate with story-based tasks such as treasure hunt quizzes and interactive check-ins to enhance tourists' sense of participation, becoming an intelligent guide steward in cultural tourism venues.

Recommended configuration: wheel-legged composite chassis + touch display screen + voice interaction module + multilingual support + robotic arm (for interactive demonstration)

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IX. Operating Conditions

The Quadruped Robot (Robotic Dog) is an industrial-grade full-scenario operation platform with strong environmental adaptability and can operate stably in most indoor and outdoor scenarios. The following are the product's operating conditions and scenario descriptions.

(I) Applicable Environments and Scenarios

  1. Ground environment: flat hard surfaces such as indoor epoxy floors, cement floors, ceramic tile floors, and wooden floors; paved roads such as factory asphalt roads, cement roads, and campus roads; unpaved roads such as gravel roads, muddy roads, sand, and grass; slope passages with a gradient not exceeding 40°; steps and obstacles not exceeding 40cm in height.
  2. Environmental conditions: temperature range -10℃~60℃, humidity range 10%~90% RH (non-condensing). It can operate stably in dusty, humid, and light rain environments, with a protection rating of ≥IP66.
  3. Applicable scenarios: power grid inspection, intelligent factory inspection, emergency rescue and search, campus O&M inspection, new energy station inspection, warehousing and logistics transfer, production line material delivery, laboratory automation, education and research, cultural tourism guide, commercial retail, smart agriculture, and other full-scenario operation needs.

(II) Inapplicable Scenarios

  1. Dangerous terrain such as extreme slopes exceeding 40°, cliffs, and steep slopes;
  2. Water accumulation areas with water depth exceeding 10cm, fast-flowing water areas, and underwater operation scenarios (IP68 special modification required);
  3. Extreme environments with strong magnetic fields and strong electromagnetic interference, which may affect the robot's navigation and communication signals;
  4. Flammable and explosive, strongly corrosive extreme environments (explosion-proof and anti-corrosion special modification required);
  5. Heavy-load operation scenarios exceeding the robot's maximum load capacity, with static load exceeding 120kg and walking load exceeding 80kg;
  6. Unattended extremely harsh environments, such as enclosed scenarios with long-term high temperature, low temperature, high dust, and high humidity (special environmental adaptation modification required).

(III) Usage Precautions

  1. Before starting the robot, check whether the battery power, appearance status, locomotion modules, and top-mounted modules are normal, and confirm there are no abnormalities before starting operation;
  2. During operation, prevent personnel and obstacles from suddenly entering the movement area to avoid collisions;
  3. When operating on complex terrain such as slopes and stairs, confirm the terrain conditions in advance and avoid operating on wet, slippery, or loose roads;
  4. Use the original factory-matched charger for charging, charge in a dry and ventilated environment, and avoid overcharging and overdischarging;
  5. Perform regular maintenance and upkeep, and check the status of locomotion modules, sensors, batteries, and other components to ensure long-term stable operation of the equipment;
  6. When the robot has a fault or abnormal alarm, immediately stop operation, troubleshoot the cause, and restart operation only after the fault is cleared.

If use in extreme environments or special scenarios is required, please contact our company's technical team for special customization and modification, providing you with full-scenario intelligent operation solutions.

FAQ

Q1: What is the biggest feature of this wheel-legged composite quadruped robot?

A: It integrates high-speed wheeled mobility and quadruped off-road traversal capability. It can cruise quickly on flat roads and switch gait for passage when encountering steps, gravel, and muddy terrain, handling various complex indoor and outdoor operation environments.

Q2: How should I choose between the wheel-legged and point-footed quadruped robots?

A: For long-distance inspection and heavy-load transfer, the wheel-legged model is preferred. For complex and narrow scenarios such as ruins and narrow roadways with low long-distance movement requirements, choose the point-footed model with a more compact body.

Q3: Does quadruped robot navigation require laying magnetic strips or QR codes?

A: No auxiliary markers such as magnetic strips or QR codes need to be laid. It relies on LiDAR SLAM fusion positioning for autonomous mapping. The deployment cycle is short, and autonomous inspection operations can be carried out without modifying the site environment.

Q4: How do the load and endurance capabilities of the quadruped robot perform?

A: In walking state, the load can reach 80kg, and no-load endurance exceeds 6 hours. The battery supports 10-second quick replacement without wiring, enabling 7*24-hour uninterrupted continuous operation.

Q5: Can the quadruped robot connect with an enterprise's existing business systems?

A: It supports API and standard industrial protocols to connect with MES, WMS, emergency command, and other platforms. It can return inspection data and receive task instructions, and also provides an SDK for convenient secondary development and customization.