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Aliengo by Unitree Robotics
🐕 Robot Dog• commercial• medium

Aliengo

by Unitree Robotics

Released: 2019

💰 USD 59,000 – 65,400

The Unitree Aliengo is an industrial-grade bionic quadruped robot dog designed for high-performance applications in research, education, and early industrial sectors such as all-terrain inspections in electric power, petrochemical, coal, substation inspections, and construction surveying. It features exceptional stability on rough terrain, achieving a maximum speed of 1.5 m/s while supporting advanced gaits including fast running, backward running, side shifting, turning in place, creeping, rolling over, jumping, obstacle crossing, avoidance, and climbing slopes or steps. With 12 degrees of freedom powered by high-torque servo motors (up to 40 Nm), it offers a payload capacity of up to 13 kg, enabling integration of payloads like LiDAR, robotic arms, or GPS. The robot employs force control for three-axis posture and position adaptation, machine vision with dual Intel RealSense D435 depth cameras and a visual odometer for 3D mapping, Visual SLAM (V-SLAM with <1% loop offset), human posture recognition, gesture tracking, and object following. Constructed from polymer plastic, carbon fiber, and aviation aluminum for impact resistance, it provides 2.5-4.6 hours of operation, real-time HD video transmission, and abundant interfaces for secondary development.

1.5m/s m/s
Max Speed
12
Total DOF
150 – 276 minutes (2.5 to 4.6 hours) min
Runtime
13 kg
Max Payload

Full Specifications

Body Length650 mm (Standing); 600 mm (Folded) mm
Standing Height600 mm
Body Width310 mm
Weight21.5 kg
Number of Legs4
Total DOF12
DOF Per Leg3
Materialspolymer plastic, carbon fiber, aviation aluminum
Supported Gaitstrot, walk, gallop, crawl, jump, stair-climbing, slope-climbing, backward running, side shifting, turning in place, rolling over, obstacle crossing
Max Speed1.5m/s m/s
Max Climb Angle25°
Vertical Leap0.5 m to 1.0 m (Impact-safe drop/clearance) m
Max Step Height20 cm cm
Terrain Capabilitiesstairs, slopes, rough terrain, gravel, grass

Other Notable Features

HD video real-time transmission, human posture and gesture recognition, 3D environment mapping, loop detection, power outputs (5V,12V,19V,BAT 24-30V)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1. What is Aliengo, and what problem is it designed to solve?

Aliengo is a quadruped robot developed by Unitree Robotics intended for autonomous inspection, navigation, and data collection in environments where wheeled or humanoid robots face limitations. The platform addresses the need for mobile robotic systems capable of traversing irregular terrain while carrying payloads and executing complex tasks in industrial, research, and field operations.

Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Aliengo?

Aliengo features 12 degrees of freedom powered by servo motors with force control technology for terrain adaptation. The system includes dual depth cameras, visual odometry, optional LiDAR, and real-time HD video transmission. According to manufacturer specifications, it supports locomotion modes including walking, running, stair climbing, slope navigation, and obstacle crossing, with integrated fall protection and wireless emergency stop functionality.

Q3. Who is Aliengo built for, and which industries can benefit from it?

Aliengo targets industrial operators, research institutions, and enterprises requiring autonomous mobile platforms. Primary application domains include electrical utility inspections, petrochemical facility surveying, construction site mapping, and environmental monitoring. The modular design permits customization with external instruments such as robotic arms, GPS modules, and specialized sensors for task-specific deployments.

Q4. Is Aliengo a commercial product or still a research prototype?

Aliengo is a commercial product available for purchase through Unitree Robotics and authorized distributors. The platform is marketed as an industrial-grade system with production-ready mechanical design, protective mechanisms, and integrated safety features rather than a developmental research platform.