Forget the robo-mutts that look like Boston Dynamics’ Spot had a baby with a hydraulic forklift. Hengbot Sirius is here to bring dog energy back to robot dogs. It’s got a head, a tail, and legs that move like they’re powered by magic—but really, it’s Hengbot’s Neurocore actuator system. No messy wiring inside its legs means Sirius moves with the kind of agility that would make your actual dog slightly jealous.
Weighing just 1 kg (2.2 lbs), the Sirius is carved from aviation-grade aluminum alloy and packed with 14 degrees of freedom, so it can strut, trot, and even bust out a dance if you ask nicely (or program it). It listens to voice commands, sees with its onboard camera, and responds with way more charm than your smart speaker ever will.
This robo-pup is also deeply customizable. Program it in Python, C, or C++, 3D-print it into a cat or a dino, or control it via app, remote, or even AR/VR. It measures 250 × 130 × 250 mm (about 9.8 × 5.1 × 9.8 inches), runs up to 0.4 m/s (1.3 ft/s), and lasts 45–50 minutes on a single charge. Standby mode stretches that to two hours—perfect for naps between programming marathons.
Launching on Kickstarter in April 2025, the Hengbot Sirius AI Dog isn’t just a robot—it’s a full-on companion with a tail that wags (figuratively, for now).
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