The Laikago is a Quadruped developed by Unitree Robotics (China), launched 2017, listed at $37,500 USD (unverified). Key specifications: type other, weight 12 kg, payload 5 kg, top speed 3.3 m/s.
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Not in the Quadruped standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2017. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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Overview
Laikago is a four-legged robot designed as a research platform. It can walk on uneven terrain, climb hills, and remain stable even when kicked. This bio-inspired quadruped robot features 12 degrees of freedom with leg articulation, making it highly agile and capable of navigating challenging environments. The robot is remotely operated via Wi-Fi-enabled controller and can walk forward, backward, and sideways.
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Specifications
Category: Quadruped- Type
- other
- Weight
- 12 kg
- Payload
- 5 kg
- Top speed
- 3.3 m/s
- Battery
- 1.75 h
- Arm-ready
- No
- LiDAR
- No
- VLM on-board
- No
- Environments
- mixed
- Pricing model
- outright purchase
- Price tier
- under_10k
Top 81% of 32 models with this spec
Company profile
- Confirmed funding
- US$139.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
Sensing & perception2
- Camera Types
- depth
- Camera Present
- Yes
Controls & integration1
- Connectivity Options
- wifi
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Company milestones
- Jun 2026DeploymentYY Group announced deployment of Unitree G1 Edu Ultimate B-U4 robots
- Jun 2026DeploymentYY Group announced deployment of Unitree G1 Edu Ultimate humanoid robots
- Jun 2026DeploymentYY Group announces deployment of Unitree G1 Edu Ultimate B-U4
- Mar 2026DeploymentG1 seen in Brooklyn Bridge Park, NYC
- Mar 2026DeploymentG1-Comp deployed in public park demonstration in NYC
- Jan 2026MilestoneH2 training footage released
- Apr 2025MilestoneUnitree G1 demoed at Robotics Summit & Expo
- Apr 2025MilestoneG1 demo at Robotics Summit & Expo
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Laikago?
- The Laikago is developed by Unitree Robotics, based in China.
- What type of robot is the Laikago?
- The Laikago is a Quadruped made by Unitree Robotics.
- How much does the Laikago cost?
- The Laikago is listed at $37,500 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Unitree Robotics — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Laikago launched?
- The Laikago was launched in 2017.
- What are the key specifications of the Laikago?
- Key specifications of the Laikago: type other, weight 12 kg, payload 5 kg, top speed 3.3 m/s, battery 1.75 h.
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