XGO-Mini is an advanced quadruped robot with AI modules
XGO-Mini is a desktop-sized AI quadruped robot with 12 degrees of freedom, capable of omnidirectional movement, six-dimensional posture control and stable posture.
The robot is equipped with a nine-axis IMU (inertial measurement unit). Its joint position sensor and electric current sensor can reflect posture, joint angle and torque, which are used to test and operate algorithms and can be programmed by computer. It is designed for learning, research, algorithm testing and entertainment.
XGO-Mini has fully featured AI modules that can facilitate applications at both beginner and advanced levels. The AI modules come with visual recognition, voice and gesture recognition functions, giving the robot the ability to hear, recognize and respond to users like a real dog. It can also learn several colors and recognize QR codes, April Tags and DataMatrix. Thanks to various programs, the bot can perform many functions that exceed the user's imagination.
The XGO-Mini AI module has a built-in Kendryte K210 chip with a RISC-V processor architecture, audiovisual hardware, an autonomous IP core and good programmability. It supports images, audio, video, machine learning models and other types of material stored on a Micro SD card.
The XGO team collaborated with Canaan, using the Kendryte K210 Chip, the most powerful edge computing chip, designed for visual and semantic recognition and widely used in various scenarios. Canaan is a leading provider of supercomputing solutions known for excellent cost-effectiveness and performance.
Based on inverse kinematics, the 12 active joints of XGO-Mini allow it to move forward, backward, left and right, and support omnidirectional movement and superposition of movements in multiple directions. The quadruped robot can imitate dog movements and has certain advantages, such as walking over uneven terrain and unusual surfaces. It can even adapt to avoid obstacles by adjusting its height. Thanks to a unique bionic system, the robot is capable of performing any dynamic movements.
XGO joints consist of DC motors, reducers, sensors and control circuits with a servo control system using a PID algorithm. The built-in IMU collects data on the movement of XGO-Mini and generates very flexible and stable motion characteristics. Thanks to posture data obtained from the IMU, feedback control allows the robot to adapt to external forces, adjust to the target position under manual influence and enable a learning function.
When the robot's feet are stationary, six-degree-of-freedom body motion control can be implemented. It offers unprecedented mobility that coordinates all instinctive and complex movements.
“As a technology company specializing in robotics and STEM education, we understand the importance of robotics and AI learning for young people. These technologies will be the key to the future. XGO Mini, a bionic quadruped robot dog for teaching young people artificial intelligence, is an ideal platform for developing robotics and programming skills in an engaging, game-like way. With 12 degrees of freedom, omnidirectional movement and advanced-level AI, it can perform virtually any movement or task and gives users unlimited programming capabilities that help them explore and learn”
XGO-Mini comes assembled, so it is easy to use. Thanks to the single-button design and an exclusive app, users can interact with the robot right away. With the Edge Computing Chip, the AI can run on local systems and be controlled without internet or mobile devices.
XGO-Mini can be programmed by users in Python. Developers also provide ROS packages that run on Ubuntu or Raspberry Pi. Anyone can create their own functions for the robot for learning, entertainment and commercial use. Unlimited programming capabilities help users explore, learn and have fun. If XGO-Mini is not enough for a user, the manufacturer will offer the expanded XGO-Ultra version.
XGO-Mini is the latest product from Luwu Intelligence Technology. It is a STEM education company founded by a team from HIT (Harbin Institute of Technology). The company specializes in developing the XGO robot, a bionic quadruped robot dog for teaching young people artificial intelligence.
"Thanks to our many years of experience in robot manufacturing, our team is confident in the quality of our products and the delivery schedule of XGO-Mini. However, we also understand that problems and obstacles are sometimes unavoidable during production. For this reason, we have done our best to create a reliable production plan and strive to minimize the impact of some unforeseen circumstances. We firmly believe that XGO-Mini is well prepared to ensure peace of mind throughout the campaign," the company said.
