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Unitree Go2
By Unitree Robotics (Hangzhou, China). Visit Unitree Go2
Warning: read this before you buy or sign up. Checked 2026-10-24.
Unitree Go2 is a four-legged robot dog that weighs about 15 kg and can run around 5 meters per second. It maps its surroundings with a 360-degree LiDAR sensor, follows its owner, climbs steps and does tricks, and streams HD video to a phone app. Higher models add 4G with GPS, voice control and developer access, and the app offers graphical programming. It is pitched to consumers, schools and researchers rather than built for children.
Our take: A cautionary pick: amazing tech, but its security and data record make it a poor choice for homes with children unless kept on an isolated network with Bluetooth off.
| Ages it suits | teens and adults with supervision; not designed for children |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | Not stated in the terms pages we could load; no age rule or children's section was found. (terms) |
| Price | Paid. From $1,600 for the base Air model; Pro, X and EDU models cost more (USD, Oct 2026). |
| Works on | A device, iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | A parent's account |
| Ads | Not stated |
| In-app purchases | Not stated |
| The AI in it | AI-trained gaits, LiDAR mapping, obstacle avoidance and follow-me tracking; the maker calls it embodied AI. |
What's good
- Impressive real-world robotics
- Graphical programming in the app
- Lower price than other legged robots
- Over-the-air updates
Watch for
- Serious security flaw allowing remote takeover
- Reported hidden data streaming to China
- 15 kg, fast and powerful; injury risk around small kids
- No children's privacy or age terms found
Data and privacy
No privacy policy text could be loaded. Independent researchers reported undisclosed telemetry sent to servers in China that could include audio, video and spatial data. The robot has cameras, LiDAR, microphones (on some models) and 4G with GPS. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
Independent security researchers disclosed 'UniPwn' in Sept 2025: a wormable Bluetooth flaw giving full root control of Go2 robots (CVE-2025-35027, rated high). They said Unitree stopped responding before they went public.
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Where these facts come from
- https://www.unitree.com/go2/
- https://www.unitree.com/terms
- https://spectrum.ieee.org/unitree-robot-exploit
- https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/early-warning/vulnerabilities/cve-2025-35027
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unitree-go-embodied-ai/id1579283821
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