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Laikago / Laikago Pro

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Unitree Robotics (China) Laikago / Laikago Pro (1)
Was quote-only
Discontinued · unavailableUnitree's firstResearchDiscontinued
UnavailableShipping: N/A.
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Overview

Unitree's first commercial quadruped, shown in 2017 as a lower-cost Spot alternative for labs. It established the company's leg-actuator approach and research-SDK model that later defined the A1 and Go series. Discontinued by 2021 in favor of AlienGo.

At a glance
Type
Quadruped robot · Research & legacy platforms
Maker
Unitree Robotics (China)
Released
2017
Price
Was quote-only
Status
Discontinued · unavailable
Best for
Professionals & labs
Programming
Full SDK

Price and shipping

Sold to research labs. Pricing not published.

Shipping: N/A. Discontinued. Units are rarely resold outside university labs.

Specifications

CategoryQuadrupeds · Research & legacy platforms
Released2017
CountryChina
AvailabilityDiscontinued · unavailable
SalesHundreds sold overseas by late 2018 (estimate) PANews ↗
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Built-in autonomyNone / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM supportPossible via SDK · No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.
MuJoCo simulationMaker URDF only · Unitree publishes a Laikago URDF in unitree_ros, not packaged for MuJoCo. unitree_ros (laikago_description) ↗
NVIDIA Isaac simulationMaker URDF only · Unitree publishes a Laikago URDF in unitree_ros, not packaged for Isaac. unitree_ros (laikago_description) ↗
Gazebo simulationOfficial model · Unitree's unitree_ros includes Gazebo Classic launch files (ROS 1) with Laikago as default robot. unitree_ros (unitree_gazebo) ↗
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsDepth camera, Camera
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioUnknown
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
ComputeOnboard PC (details varied)
Weight22 kg (2017 launch spec), 24 kg (2019 version)
Speed0.8 m/s (2019 version)
DOF12
SensorsIMU, joint encoders, Pro version added depth cameras
SDKUnitree legged SDK (C++)

Common questions

How much does Laikago / Laikago Pro cost?

It sold for quote-only. Sold to research labs. Pricing not published.

Can Laikago / Laikago Pro be bought today?

No. It is discontinued and no longer sold. Discontinued. Units are rarely resold outside university labs.

Who makes Laikago / Laikago Pro?

Laikago / Laikago Pro is made by Unitree Robotics (China). It came out in 2017.

Can Laikago / Laikago Pro be programmed?

Full SDK. Unitree legged SDK (C++).

Does Laikago / Laikago Pro have AI chat or LLM support?

Possible via SDK. No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.

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