Humanoid development at Chinese robotics company Unitree continues apace. Following its entry into the melee just last year, its fast-walking H1 bot recently got its backflip groove on. Now the faceless and hand-less humanoid is being joined by an impressive all-rounder.
Current prices are meaningless. It’s not mass production or retail pricing. I doubt the components actually cost more than a few hundred dollars. It’s an extremely limited niche market and prices are based on what will get them the most return on their R&D budget, not anything resembling production cost.
Put it this way - does it seem like cats and dogs have any trouble navigating our environment?
The dog shaped robot is $70,000
Current prices are meaningless. It’s not mass production or retail pricing. I doubt the components actually cost more than a few hundred dollars. It’s an extremely limited niche market and prices are based on what will get them the most return on their R&D budget, not anything resembling production cost.