MechDog

Hiwonder (China) · 2023

$299.99 – $569.99Standard $299.99, Advanced $369.99, Ultimate $469.99, Pro Developer Kit $569.99 on hiwonder.com (September 2026).
AvailableESP32Metal frameBudget
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: ~1–2 weeks. Sold via Hiwonder's store and Amazon; Amazon listings can arrive within a week when stocked in the US. Hiwonder ↗

Overview

An inexpensive aluminum-framed 8-DOF dog aimed at STEM classrooms, programmable in MicroPython, Arduino or blocks. With 8 servos it walks but cannot do the side-stepping or body poses of 12-DOF kits. A cheaper entry point than PuppyPi, with far less onboard compute.

Specifications

CategoryQuadrupeds · Desktop / hobby kits
Released2023
AvailabilityAvailable
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Best forAges 12+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera, Sonar / ultrasonic
ActuatorsHobby servos
AudioNo audio
Compute typeArduino / ESP32 / microcontroller
ComputeESP32 controller
Weight~560 g (21 × 13 × 14 cm); 7.4 V 1500 mAh battery, up to ~60 min
SpeedNot published
DOF8 servos
SensorsUltrasonic sensor, IMU; optional camera and sensor modules
SDKMicroPython, Arduino, Scratch-style blocks

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