Antarctica - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of robot dog walking on ice field, carrying box
2. Researcher monitoring in car

China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
3. Various of robot dog inspecting power appliances

Shanghai, China - Jan 23, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Various of robot dog guiding researcher
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Gao Feng, chair professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (ending with shot 6):
"The most important things for applying AI technology include, first, the training of Large Audio Models, second, to recognize the environment with visual capabilities, and third, to understanding human interactions. It remains challenging to establish a connection with the senior, and ensure the dog confirm that the senior is following it by using visual capabilities. We still need more testing."
6. Various of robot dog guiding researchers in outdoor, lab
7. Various of researchers investigating performance of robot dog, adjusting algorism

Six-legged Chinese robot "guide dogs" can now play vital roles in multiple fields with the latest AI technology attached, including appliance monitoring, elderly care, and even scientific research in extreme environments.

Jointly developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Lenovo Group, the robot dogs feature high maneuverability, stability, and maximum load.

By attaching additional robot arms and other equipment, they can fit varied environments and fulfill a wide range of tasks.

Recently, research teams carried out field tests in China's Zhongshan Antarctic research station to examine the performance of robot dogs in harsh conditions.

Outfitted with ice-adaptive boots, insulation equipment and specialized batteries, the robot dogs can work consecutively for over four hours in temperatures as low as minus 40 degree Celsius, capable of detecting risky ice cracks and delivering essential equipment.

In addition to scientific research, the robot dogs are widely used to inspect power facilities. Compared to traditional robots with belts and tracks, robot dogs can traverse complex terrains with ease while monitoring for potential risks and faults.

By combining the latest AI technology, robot dogs have also shown huge potential in providing companionship and protection for elderly people with mobility challenges.

"The most important things for applying AI technology include, first, the training of Large Audio Models, second, to recognize the environment with visual capabilities, and third, to understanding human interactions. It remains challenging to establish a connection with the senior, and ensure the dog confirm that the senior is following it by using visual capabilities. We still need more testing," said Gao Feng, chair professor from the School of Mechanical Engineering of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

The robot dogs are designed to alerts seniors about uneven roads, provide navigation assistance if they get lost, and contact emergency services in case of accidents.

Once available on the market, the less furry "dogs" are expected to provide a safe and practical solution for elderly care.