Chinese Startup Shows Off Robot Horse You Can Actually Ride
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Chinese startup DaxAI displayed a remarkable "Cyber Horse," a quadrupedal robot that visitors at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing could ride. Photos and social media footage showed guests mounting the unusual contraption, which resembled a hybrid between a motorcycle and an oversized robot dog. Despite the robot's jerky movements, it managed to navigate the showroom floor comfortably with an adult seated on its saddle.
DaxAI's all-terrain robot-horse made its debut at the WRC 26, boasting 100km of autonomy and a maximum speed of 40km/h, capable of carrying up to 300kg. This product appears to be moving closer to production, with a maximum payload of 660 pounds, a speed of up to 6 mph, and an advertised range of around 25 miles. DaxAI envisions the robot for off-road leisure, transporting heavy loads, and assisting in emergency rescue operations.
While the precise release date remains unknown, the company lacks a Western internet presence and hasn't tested the robot on uneven terrain beyond the showroom floor. The Cyber Horse's development showcases the progress made in quadruped robotics, transforming lines of code into a tangible, rideable device. The ironic twist is that it replaces the horse, a mode of transportation that has been obsolete for over a century due to the automobile.
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