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Unitree Robotics launched a brand new model of its industrial quadruped referred to as the Unitree B2 quadruped. That is an improve from the Unitree B1 quadruped and is designed for industrial inspection purposes.
The Unitree B2 quadruped options an enhanced lidar for impediment detection and navigation. The B2 can also be outfitted with a quick-change battery with 45 Ah (2250 Wh) capability. This offers the robotic with a battery lifetime of 4-6 hours. Unitree stated this interprets into operations when strolling with no load larger than 5 hours and a mileage vary of larger than 20km. When strolling with a 20kg load, the battery life is larger than 4 hours and a mileage vary larger than 15km.
![A unitree b2 quadruped walks through an industrial process plant.](https://mobilerobotguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Unitree-B2-industrial.jpg)
The Unitree B2 quadruped might be outfitted with extra payloads to carry out distant sensing. | Credit score: Unitree
In comparison with the Unitree B1, the corporate stated it is a 100% enhance in sustained load and a 200% enhance in endurance. There’s additionally a 100% enhance in steady strolling with a load larger than 40kg.
![a unitree b2 quadruped with a powered wheel for each foot.](https://mobilerobotguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Unitree-B2-wheels.jpg)
The Unitree B2 quadruped might be outfitted with powered wheels on every leg. | Credit score: Unitree
There’s additionally an choice to equip the Unitree B2 quadruped with powered wheels on every foot. This configuration is a novel kinematic possibility within the Unitree product portfolio that may prolong the vary of the platform by leveraging wheeled operations for flat, clean surfaces whereas retaining strolling capabilities to beat curbs and stairs (by locking the wheels).
The robotic is on the market on the Unitree web site with varied choices. The bottom MSRP for the Unitree B2 quadruped is $100,000.
Unitree additionally provides a number of consumer- and research-grade quadrupeds at lower cost factors. Switzerland-based ANYbotics and Boston Dynamics are two different in style builders of quadrupeds. They develop the ANYmal and Spot quadrupeds, respectively.
Earlier this yr, Unitree launched its first humanoid, the Unitree H1. Because it developed and commercialized the mandatory leg mechanics and drive methods with its quadruped product line, it already had a headstart on humanoid improvement. Simply yesterday, Unitree launched its second video of the H1, wherein a few of its engineers weren’t being so good to H1 – ala how Boston Dynamics years in the past pushed Atlas round with a hockey stick. You’ll be able to watch the brand new Unitree video beneath.
Unitree B2 quadruped Specs
Right here’s a fast look at among the specs of the Unitree B2:
Max Working Pace: >6m/s
Max Joint Torque: About 360N.m
Longest Soar Distance: >1.6m
Standing load: 120kg max.
Steady strolling load: 40kg
Impediment crossing: Max 40cm
Slope angle > 45°
Steady strolling with out load: 5h
20kg load steady strolling: 4h