Notes from
the field.
Deployment stories, buying guides and engineering notes from the people who import, sell and support Unitree robots across South Africa.
Unitree Go2 ISS 2.0: The Intelligent Side-Follow System Explained
ISS 2.0 lets the Unitree Go2 walk beside you instead of behind you. Unitree quotes 50% higher positioning accuracy, over 30m of control rang…
Collaborative Robot Arms for SA Factories
Collaborative robot arms are reshaping production floors and agricultural operations across South Africa, offering SMEs an affordable path t…
Quadruped Robot Maintenance and Care in South Africa: The Complete Owner's Guide
Owning a quadruped robot in South Africa demands a proactive maintenance routine tailored to local dust, heat, and humidity. This guide cove…
Unitree H2 vs R1: Choosing Between Unitree's Humanoids
The Unitree H2 and R1 are both humanoid robots — but they are built for completely different buyers. Here is an honest comparison of the fla…
What Is a 4D LiDAR Sensor (and How It Differs from 3D)?
The "4D" in 4D LiDAR is one of the most misunderstood terms in robotics. Here is a plain-English explanation of what the fourth dimension ac…
What Is Embodied AI? A Plain-English Definition for 2026
Embodied AI is the term everyone in robotics is using in 2026 — but most explanations skip what it actually means. This is a plain-English d…
Unitree Go2 vs B2: Which Quadruped Is Right for You?
A head-to-head comparison of the Unitree Go2 and B2 — what each one is genuinely good at, where the price gap comes from, and how to know wh…
Robotics in South African Mining: A 2026 Status Report
South African mining is one of the most demanding environments on earth for any machine. Here is an honest 2026 status report on where robot…
How to Set Up Your First Unitree Go2 in 30 Minutes
A step-by-step setup guide for the Unitree Go2 quadruped robot — from unboxing to first walk. Roughly 30 minutes of hands-on time, with the…
What Does IP67 Actually Mean for a Robot?
IP67 is the rating most often cited as the difference between a consumer robot and an industrial one. Here is exactly what it means, what it…
What the Unitree R1 Means for African Robotics
A humanoid robot for the price of a high-end laptop is not just a product launch — it is a turning point for African robotics. Here is an ho…
The Complete Guide to Buying a Quadruped Robot in South Africa (2026)
Choosing your first quadruped robot is a big decision. This 2026 buyer's guide walks through every Unitree model available in South Africa —…