Unitree Robotics · Quadruped robots
Laikago
Quadruped robot for locomotion research, now discontinued by the manufacturer.
Overview
Laikago was an early quadruped robot from Unitree Robotics, designed for locomotion research. It featured twelve brushless DC motors and an official ROS package, primarily deployed in university settings for development work.
Specifications
- Deployment Stage
- Discontinued
- Degrees of Freedom
- 12 (3 DoF per leg x 4 legs)
- Height
- 600 mm
- Locomotion
- Quadruped
- Max Speed
- 0.8 m/s (walking)
- Payload Capacity
- 7 kg (max)
- ROS Compatible
- Yes
- Runtime
- 3–4 h (up to 4 h per press)
- SDK Support
- Yes
- Sensors
- IMU, 12 joint encoders, four foot force sensors
- Weight
- 24 kg
Where it performs
- Provided a platform for advanced quadruped locomotion research.
- Open-source ROS package facilitated software development and control.
- Robust construction using carbon fiber and aluminium components.
What to check before buying
- Product has been officially discontinued by Unitree Robotics.
- Lacks integrated cameras or lidar for autonomous navigation out-of-the-box.
- Limited sensing capabilities, requiring external systems for perception.