DCNA has expanded its mobile research laboratory with a state-of-the-art quadruped robot: the Unitree GO2-W. Compact, agile, and robust, this legged robot complements the existing equipment consisting of a laboratory bus, pick-up vehicle, drone, and the Mercator robotic platform, opening up new perspectives for research and deployment in realistic crisis and disaster environments.

Technical specifications 

• Dimensions: 70 cm × 43 cm × 50 cm 
• Weight: approx. 18 kg 
• Payload: up to 8 kg 
• Speed: up to 2.5 m/s 
• Climbing capability: up to 35° 
• Battery runtime: approx. 1.5 to 3 hours 
• Confidently handles 15 cm steps and obstacles up to 70 cm 

Search and rescue, inspection and data acquisition

The GO2-W serves as a flexible research platform for the development and testing of new sensor concepts, collaborative algorithms, and operational deployment scenarios. Its application spectrum includes in particular:

• Search and rescue robotics: reconnaissance and situation assessment in hazardous or inaccessible areas
• Inspection and exploration: autonomous and teleoperated navigation of terrain, buildings, and complex structures
• Data acquisition and sensor integration: modular payloads and expandable sensor systems for a wide range of measurement tasks

Ongoing projects 

The Unitree GO2-W is already an integral part of the DCNA’s 'Spürroboter' research project, in which its capabilities to support first responders in realistic hazard scenarios are being tested and evaluated.

With this addition, DCNA further strengthens its expertise in research and response robotics and sets another technological milestone in the practice-oriented development of innovative solutions for disaster and crisis management.