ANYmal vs Laikago

Side-by-side comparison of ANYmal (ANYbotics AG) and Laikago (Unitree Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ANYmalAA

LaikagoA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ANYmalSwitzerland
LaikagoChina

Year First Available

ANYmal2021
Laikago2017

Verified Deployments

ANYmal0 Deployments
Laikago0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

ANYmal$100,000–$180,000 USD
Laikago$37,500 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

ANYmal2 hrs
Laikago3.5 hrs

Availability Status

ANYmalACTIVE
LaikagoACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

ANYmal10 kg
Laikago—

IP Rating

ANYmalIP67
Laikago—

Max Speed

ANYmal0.8 m/s
Laikago0.8 m/s

Autonomy Level

ANYmalfully autonomous
Laikagoteleoperated

	ANYmalquadrupedANYbotics AG AARobo Index	LaikagoquadrupedUnitree Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Switzerland	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	2017
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$100,000–$180,000 USD	$37,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	2 hrs	3.5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	10 kg	—
IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	IP67	—
Max Speed (values differ)	0.8 m/s	0.8 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	fully autonomous	teleoperated

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ROI Comparison

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	ANYmal	Laikago
Investment	$140,000	$37,500
Payback period	33.6 mo	9.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$110,000	$212,500
ROI (5 yr)	+79%	+567%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes ANYmal and Laikago?

ANYmal is made by ANYbotics AG, based in CH. Laikago is made by Unitree Robotics, based in CN.

When were ANYmal and Laikago launched?

ANYmal launched in 2021. Laikago launched in 2017.

How do ANYmal and Laikago compare on the Robo Index?

ANYmal grades AA on the Robo Index. Laikago grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are ANYmal and Laikago in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ANYmal and Laikago?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.

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About this comparison

ANYmal vs Laikago compares two robots in the quadruped category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.