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Warning: don’t abuse our robots

Armed dog spreads fear

ith a weight of just 12kg and a 17km/h top speed, Go1 is one of the lightest and fastest robotic dogs on the market. The dog can carry a load of up to 5kg and is designed for anything from patrolling to collecting inaccessible minerals. Go1 comes at a price of ‘only’ US$2700. According to the manufacturer, Unitree Robotics, the aim is to sell as cheaply

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