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Unitree Robotics A2 Stellar Explorer is a rugged quadruped robot designed to tackle challenging environments. It can traverse difficult terrain, carry payloads of up to 25 kg while walking, and operate for more than five hours or around 20 km on a single charge without a load. It can... show more

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