Field Notes

Notes from
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Deployment stories, buying guides and engineering notes from the people who import, sell and support Unitree robots across South Africa.

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What Is a 4D LiDAR Sensor (and How It Differs from 3D)?
10 Jun 2026 · 11 min read

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…

Unitree Go2 vs B2: Which Quadruped Is Right for You?
01 Jun 2026 · 14 min read

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
28 May 2026 · 12 min read

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…

What Does IP67 Actually Mean for a Robot?
21 May 2026 · 12 min read

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
20 May 2026 · 11 min read

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)
18 May 2026 · 14 min read

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 —…

Unitree Launches the R1 Dual-Arm Humanoid: Embodied AI From $4,290
05 May 2026 · 6 min read

Unitree Launches the R1 Dual-Arm Humanoid: Embodied AI From $4,290

Unitree has unveiled a new modular dual-arm humanoid robot starting at just $4,290 — bringing serious manipulation, vision, and voice AI to…

Humanoid Robots: From Science Fiction to African Factories
05 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Humanoid Robots: From Science Fiction to African Factories

Unitree's humanoid lineup — the G1, H1, and H2 — represents the most commercially viable humanoid robots ever produced. We explore how these…

Deploying Robot Dogs for Security: A Practical Guide
20 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Deploying Robot Dogs for Security: A Practical Guide

Autonomous quadruped robots are revolutionizing security operations. From estate patrols to warehouse monitoring, learn how to effectively d…

Why Africa Is Ready for the Robotics Revolution
15 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Why Africa Is Ready for the Robotics Revolution

From mining operations in the DRC to agricultural automation in Kenya, autonomous robots are poised to transform industries across the Afric…