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DEEP Robotics Deploys Lynx M20 Quadrupeds to Haul Crops in Mountainous Farmland

Chinese quadruped maker DEEP Robotics is deploying its Lynx M20 robot dogs to help transport harvested crops across mountainous farmland, tackling the rural 'last mile' logistics challenge where traditional vehicles can't reach. Featured in IEEE Spectrum's Video Friday, the four-legged robots navigate steep, uneven terrain to carry produce from remote hillside plots to collection points — a task that has historically relied on manual labor. The deployment represents a practical commercial use case for quadruped robots beyond the usual industrial inspection and security patrol applications, showing how legged robots can solve real problems in agriculture where wheeled or tracked vehicles simply can't go.

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Unitree Unveils As2: A Heavy-Duty Robot Dog With 143-Pound Payload and 11 MPH Top Speed

Unitree Robotics announced the As2, a high-performance quadruped robot built for demanding outdoor and industrial environments. Weighing about 18 kg with its battery, the As2 delivers up to 90 N·m of joint torque, runs above 5 m/s (11 mph), and can carry a standing payload of up to 65 kg (143 lbs) in its EDU variant. A 648Wh battery provides over 4 hours of runtime and 20+ km range unloaded. The robot features IP54 dust and rain resistance, operates in temperatures from -20°C to 50°C, and handles 25 cm stairs and 40-degree slopes. It comes in three versions: AIR (basic), PRO (with 64-128 line LiDAR and intelligent side-follow), and EDU (with NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX expansion for embodied AI development). The EDU model is designed as an open platform for developers building autonomous applications. Unitree continues to expand its product line beyond humanoids, positioning the As2 as a workhorse for logistics, inspection, and outdoor operations.

·Interesting Engineering / Unitree Robotics
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Barcelona Deploys 600 Companion Robots to Elderly Homes for Medication Reminders, Safety Monitoring, and Company

Barcelona has placed 600 Misty Robotics companion robots in private homes and care centers as part of a €3.8 million EU-funded pilot to support people in the early stages of cognitive decline. The 1.35-meter-tall robots remind residents to take medication, announce doctor appointments, provide a wake-up call each morning, and say goodnight. In emergencies, residents can call a social worker through the device, which has a camera that can be activated remotely to assess the situation. The robots also offer entertainment apps, calendars, maps, and animated faces. One resident, 67-year-old Irene Veglison, named her robot Sandi and danced with it for the first time in over two decades. Barcelona city officials said the next goal is equipping the robots to detect falls and alert professionals automatically. The deployment addresses a real demographic crunch: nearly 2 million Spaniards over 65 live alone, and the country needs to double its long-term care workforce by 2030 — but low pay has deterred younger workers. The robots are built by U.S.-based Misty Robotics and distributed in Europe by Catalan firm Grup Saltó.

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China Deploys First Full-Space Robot Cluster in Metro System With Humanoids, Robot Dogs, and Drones

Hefei's metro network in eastern China deployed what officials call the country's first full-space 'robot cluster' for rail transit — an integrated system spanning stations, trains, and underground infrastructure. Humanoid robots assist passengers with directions and transfer information at station level, four-legged robot dogs patrol platforms monitoring safety conditions, and drones scan tunnels overhead. In maintenance trenches beneath trains, autonomous inspection robots use high-definition cameras and ultrasonic sensors to scan wheels, bolts, and mechanical components, flagging cracks or abnormalities instantly. The system significantly reduces inspection times that would otherwise take hours manually. Officials emphasized the robots are meant to support, not replace, human staff. Future plans include integrating large AI models to give the robot dogs and drones a centralized 'brain' for more accurate identification and response to abnormal situations.

·Interesting Engineering / Euronews