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I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China

Ars TechnicaPublished Sep 12, 2026

Nat Purser bought a Unitree Go2 Pro robot dog from China and tested it during his daily commute in Washington, DC. The robot attracted public attention but struggled with battery life and overheating on uphill walks, eventually collapsing near his home.

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I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China

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