CyberDog is a new ominous-looking robot from Xiaomi

[TheReal1980]

Summary

 

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled a quadrupedal robot named CyberDog: an experimental, open-source machine that the firm says “holds unforetold possibilities.”

 

 

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The release of CyberDog by Xiaomi is very interesting, though not necessarily as a product in its own right. Instead, it says a lot about the current robotics landscape and the accessibility of this tech.

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The same press release highlights CyberDog’s “pet-like nature,” including its ability to respond to voice commands and follow its owner like a real dog.

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CyberDog is capable of following its owner and darting around obstructions,” says Xiaomi. The machine can also respond to voice commands, including recognizing wake words and instructions, or it can be controlled using a connected smartphone app.

 

My thoughts

Hmm... this robot looks a lot like Spot from Boston Dynamics... like really similar. Or am I dreaming?

 

Sources

https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/10/22618043/xiaomi-cyberdog-robot-dog-quadruped-specs-price

[jaslion]

Well it was only a matter of time before clones came along.

[WereCat]

I couldn't help but think of a Dog from HL2 while reading the article. 

It sure its cool but not practical in any way. Still... it would be fun going on street with it and see peoples reactions. 

[poochyena]

Chinese companies continuing their trend of truly innovating and definitely not stealing tech and patents from foreign companies.

[WereCat]

8 minutes ago, poochyena said:

Chinese companies continuing their trend of truly innovating and definitely not stealing tech and patents from foreign companies.

I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Just because it looks very similar to the Boston Dynamics robot it doesn't mean its built the same. 

We don't even know how well its built, if it's waterproof, etc... 

 

But if its truly fully open source then it may be good enough even if its just a copy. 

[IkeaGnome]

I've played too much Horizon: Zero Dawn to see how this one ends..

May we all end up in the same tribe.

[Biohazard777]

I first thought this is just gonna be a render / concept / hype thing (like that Xiaomi Mi MIX Alpha Pro).
But I gotta say these real life demos are looking fine:

 

[Brooksie359]

I have always wondered what the point of something like this is. I mean when I think of robots I think of things that will do something useful and not a cheap imitation of a dog. I would think something like this would be cool to look at and interact with for a couple of hours bit after that I would like get sick of it. 

[williamcll]

4 hours ago, poochyena said:

Chinese companies continuing their trend of truly innovating and definitely not stealing tech and patents from foreign companies.

"local rice farmer completely reverse engineer DARPA technology by looking at a picture. " 

[poochyena]

27 minutes ago, Brooksie359 said:

I have always wondered what the point of something like this is. I mean when I think of robots I think of things that will do something useful and not a cheap imitation of a dog. I would think something like this would be cool to look at and interact with for a couple of hours bit after that I would like get sick of it. 

its meant to enter areas too dangerous for humans and too unstable for drones.

[mrchow19910319]

okay, I don't think this is practical AT ALL.

why companies do this kind of thing???

 

copy open source solutions online and skin it so that the locals can be hyped??? 

 

I'm from China btw, but still. I think it is silly...

[Doobeedoo]

So when can I get my own Blade Wolf though?

[Moonzy]

Yes, good

 

But does it piss beer?

[cacoe]

On 8/10/2021 at 9:53 PM, WereCat said:

I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Just because it looks very similar to the Boston Dynamics robot it doesn't mean its built the same. 

We don't even know how well its built, if it's waterproof, etc... 

 

But if its truly fully open source then it may be good enough even if its just a copy. 

I dunno... think of the years of R&D Boston Dynamics spent developing spot and then all of a sudden... poof! Xiaomi is a robotics expert out of nowhere. 

[zeknife]

Sure is interesting how they only show it moving in a flat, open area with no interference

[StDragon]

Eff it, 8 legs!! We're going to 8 legs! We shall call it SPIDRE

Self-Propelled Independent Dynamic Reconnaissance Entity.

[Jeppes]

14 minutes ago, Caroline said:

wow they made it a robot

Thats the government model for protection against those damn imperialists of Tibet. Didn't they already launch a drone bird army for surveillance? "You sir are insane. You claim you were followed by 100 doves and attacked by 10 dogs after you said Taiwan is a country" :D

[12345678]

On 8/11/2021 at 12:06 PM, mrchow19910319 said:

okay, I don't think this is practical AT ALL.

why companies do this kind of thing???

 

copy open source solutions online and skin it so that the locals can be hyped??? 

 

I'm from China btw, but still. I think it is silly...

easy money

if you want to make money don't risk with new stuff, just copy others

 

besides most of the market it's like that, considering china and without considering china

 

all the same crap with slightly differences becomes new products

 

[Biohazard777]

On 8/13/2021 at 4:01 PM, zeknife said:

Sure is interesting how they only show it moving in a flat, open area with no interference

What did you expect out of 1,500$ robot? 
You want the real deal, get Spot for 75,000$.

[ARikozuM]

Nothing like this will ever be used for war... ... 

[Beerzerker]

On 8/10/2021 at 3:26 PM, TheReal1980 said:

Summary

 

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has unveiled a quadrupedal robot named CyberDog: an experimental, open-source machine that the firm says “holds unforetold possibilities.”

 

 

Quotes

 

My thoughts

Hmm... this robot looks a lot like Spot from Boston Dynamics... like really similar. Or am I dreaming?

 

Sources

https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/10/22618043/xiaomi-cyberdog-robot-dog-quadruped-specs-price

That's one part of it I don't like seeing - Depends on "What" unforseen possibilities being referred to by that statement.

And it reminds me of the Sovereign's "Diamond Dogs" on Venture Bros.....

[PocketNerd]

Boston Dynamics makes a robot dog and everyone thinks it's the cutest thing ever.

 

Xiaomi makes a robot dog that's essentially a miniaturized Boston Dynamics dog and suddenly everyone has a shit-fit and thinks it's the scariest thing since skynet.

[Beerzerker]

48 minutes ago, PocketNerd said:

Boston Dynamics makes a robot dog and everyone thinks it's the cutest thing ever.

 

Xiaomi makes a robot dog that's essentially a miniaturized Boston Dynamics dog and suddenly everyone has a shit-fit and thinks it's the scariest thing since skynet.

And you're assuming everyone likes that one too, I don't care for it either, just like the one this thread is about. 

[mrchow19910319]

On 8/15/2021 at 12:48 AM, 12345678 said:

easy money

if you want to make money don't risk with new stuff, just copy others

 

besides most of the market it's like that, considering china and without considering china

 

all the same crap with slightly differences becomes new products

 

still, I think that less than 100 of that cyber dog is gonna get sold. who needs products like that?? 

 

[Stahlmann]

5 minutes ago, mrchow19910319 said:

still, I think that less than 100 of that cyber dog is gonna get sold. who needs products like that??

Rich people letting someone program it to bring beverages. I can guarantee that there are more than 100 people worldwide that can find a use for it.