DEEP Robotics Unveils Limited-Edition Robot Horse with 50 kg Payload
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DEEP Robotics, a Hangzhou-based startup, has unveiled a limited-edition robot horse to commemorate the 2026 Year of the Horse. The machine blends bionic design with industrial quadruped robotics technology. The launch moves beyond standard industrial aesthetics, embracing a more animal-inspired form.
The new model is a creative adaptation of the company’s flagship Lynx M20 Pro platform. Unlike other industrial quadrupeds, this special edition features bionic legs and hoof-like feet designed to mimic natural equine proportions and movement.
This machine weighs approximately 30 kg and stands half a meter tall. It boasts a payload capacity of up to 50 kg, built on the same rugged architecture used for industrial inspections, emergency rescues, and logistics.
The robot horse inherits advanced Physical AI and motion control systems from the Lynx M20 series. It can reach a maximum velocity of 5 m/s, with the manufacturer recommending a standard operating speed of approximately 2.5 m/s for optimal stability.
The unit is rated with IP66 ingress protection, allowing it to operate in rain, mud, and dust. It has an operating temperature range from -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C).
Equipped with 96-line LiDAR and advanced SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) technology, the horse provides 360° situational awareness and autonomous obstacle avoidance. It features hot-swappable batteries, operating for up to three hours on a single charge.
The DEEP Robotics Year of the Horse Special Edition is priced starting at approximately USD 50,000. This positions it as a premium collector’s item or a high-end marketing tool for organisations.
This launch occurs at a pivotal time for DEEP Robotics, which recently secured nearly USD 70 million in financing. The company is reportedly eyeing an initial public offering in 2026 as the global market for embodied intelligence and quadruped robotics expands.
The robot horse highlights the growing versatility of modern quadruped robots. Platforms like the Lynx M20 are increasingly deployed in environments difficult or dangerous for humans, including industrial facilities, disaster zones, and remote infrastructure sites.
Their ability to navigate uneven terrain, climb stairs, and carry equipment makes them valuable tools for inspection and search-and-rescue operations. Limited-edition machines can also serve as eye-catching demonstrations at technology exhibitions, museums, and promotional events.
DEEP Robotics launched a limited-edition robot horse for the 2026 Year of the Horse.
The robot features bionic design with a 50 kg payload capacity and operates in challenging environments.
It is built on the Lynx M20 Pro platform, offering advanced AI, 5 m/s top speed, and IP66 protection.
Source: INTERESTING ENGINEERING
