China outs Nvidia-powered AS2-W quad-wheel 'robot wolf', just weeks after its armed version surfaced in joint military drills in Mongolia
Unitree unveiled the AS2-W robotic vehicle featuring advanced AI, rugged mobility, and specifications attracting military interest after recent joint exercises.
China's robotics company Unitree has unveiled its new AS2-W robotic platform, a rugged four-wheeled uncrewed ground vehicle equipped with advanced onboard artificial intelligence. Weighing in at 25 kg, the AS2-W can carry a stationary payload of up to 150 kg while stationary and travel roughly 30 km on a single charge, or about 25 km carrying up to 16 kg.
The vehicle boasts impressive terrain handling capabilities, able to climb obstacles up to 80 cm high and traverse slopes of up to 45° without manual intervention. Powered by a 648 Wh, 15,000 mAh battery, the AS2-W can operate for over three hours without recharging and is designed to function in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 55°C.
The platform is equipped with industrial-grade 64- to 128-line LiDAR, an HD camera, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, 4G connectivity, microphones, speakers, and front lighting. Additionally, the AS2-W supports an IP54 dust and water resistance rating. While Unitree claims the robot utilizes a high-performance AI module capable of 150 TOPS onboard, it has not specified whether this processor is manufactured by Nvidia.
Following its public unveiling, the AS2-W gained the attention of China's People's Liberation Army, which observed the robot during the Chinese-Mongolian Steppe Partner 2026 joint military exercise, where it performed reconnaissance and fire support tasks alongside conventional military units.
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