Cyberdog 2's specs are genuinely p impressive: 19 sensors, proprietary micro-actuators, dynamic stability, and it's just 8.9kg! Pretty crazy they were able to fit all that in such a small form factor. Xiaomi's investment in this is evident.

I'm a bit puzzled by their choice of modeling it after a Doberman. I would've thought a more universally appealing breed or a unique design might resonate better, unless there's some cultural nuance I'm not aware of?

The open-source nature is commendable, but there's a definite concern for potential misuse/surveillance applications. Esp given the current tech landscape. Yet, it's a bit rich to single out Xiaomi, considering Alexa, Ring, and Roomba devices. Makes me wonder about my ThermaPen