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Dobot Rover X1

The Rover X1 is Shenzhen-based Dobot’s first consumer-oriented quadruped robot. The Rover X1 is billed as an open platform for applications like home security, STEM classes, and personal companionship. According to Dobot, the new four-legged bot has two cameras so it can see in all directions and safely follow people and objects. It features a unique leg-wheel hybrid design to move smoothly over diverse indoor and outdoor surfaces. The robot can haul small items and serve as a mobile photographer, capturing pictures and videos as it moves.

Robotic Dogs Race into 2026 with Major Tailwind

November 9, 2025 by Mike Kalil
WuBa Intelligent Tech SkyWolf quadrupedal robot

Though humanoids get the headlines, their four-legged counterparts are the ones with the most tailwind heading into 2026.

Dobot Undercuts Unitree with New Rover X1 Quadruped

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025 by Mike Kalil
Shenzhen Dobot's Rover X1 four-legged robot on night patrol

Shenzhen Dobot is bringing the entry price into Spot-like quadrupedal robots to a new low.

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