Rent the Unitree A2 PRO — dual-LiDAR industrial robot dog for inspection, security & field ops
180 N·m torque · 25 kg payload · 45° slopes · IP56 protection · 360° dual-LiDAR perception. The most capable commercially available quadruped — first deliveries May 2026, advance reservations open now.
First deliveries May 2026 · Advance reservations open · Supervised industrial use
Who the A2 PRO is for
The A2 PRO is not a showcase robot. It is an industrial-grade quadruped built for operators, engineers, safety managers, facility directors, and researchers who need a platform that can actually do the work.
Facility inspection teams
Power plants, oil and gas facilities, substations, mines, and warehouses. Carry gas detectors, thermal cameras, or vibration sensors on the 25 kg payload while the robot walks the inspection route.
Security & patrol operators
Operator-supervised perimeter walks, event security support, and after-hours facility monitoring. The 360° dual-LiDAR eliminates blind spots in complex layouts and low-visibility environments.
Research labs & universities
Legged locomotion under load, SLAM in GPS-denied environments, embodied AI, and autonomous inspection algorithm development. The full ROS2/Python/C++ SDK gives teams direct hardware access.
Infrastructure inspection crews
Bridges, towers, tunnels, and confined industrial spaces where human entry creates injury risk. A2 PRO accesses these environments with no exposure to personnel.
Film & documentary productions
Industrial documentary crews and film productions working in rough terrain, construction sites, and hazardous-looking industrial environments where a consumer-grade robot would fail or look wrong on camera.
Defense & integrator R&D
Military research teams, defense technology integrators, and solution builders prototyping inspection or reconnaissance workflows on real industrial-grade hardware before committing to procurement.
Why teams choose the A2 PRO
The A2 PRO is the step up from any quadruped that makes noise about capability but cannot carry your sensors, climb your terrain, or see behind itself.
World-class torque — 180 N·m
180 N·m peak joint torque is the highest of any commercially available quadruped. This is not a spec for the datasheet — it is what lets the A2 PRO walk up a 45° slope carrying 25 kg of inspection equipment without slowing down.
360° dual-LiDAR — no blind spots
Front LIVOX MID-360 LiDAR plus a rear rotating 360° LiDAR give complete environmental perception. Security patrol, confined-space inspection, and autonomous navigation missions that simply cannot tolerate blind spots get the right sensor configuration.
25 kg payload — carries competitors' robots
Most quadrupeds can carry a camera. The A2 PRO walks at 5 m/s while carrying 25 kg — enough for a full inspection sensor suite: thermal imager, gas detector, depth camera, and compute module simultaneously.
Full SDK — deploy or develop
ROS2, Python, and C++ SDK with complete API access. Ship a supervised inspection workflow from day one, or use the rental period to develop, test, and benchmark custom autonomy software on real industrial hardware.
Best fit for these use cases
We would rather be clear than oversell it. The A2 PRO is an industrial tool — powerful, rugged, and serious. Some projects need exactly that. Others do not.
Best fit
- ✓Industrial facility and infrastructure inspection
- ✓Security patrol and perimeter monitoring (supervised)
- ✓Hazardous environment access where human entry is risky
- ✓Search and rescue proof-of-concept trials
- ✓Research: locomotion under load, SLAM, autonomous inspection
- ✓Film production in rough terrain or industrial environments
- ✓Construction site and agriculture monitoring
- ✓Defense research and military robotics trials
Not the right fit
- ✕Light consumer applications — this is industrial-grade overkill
- ✕Fully autonomous unsupervised public deployment
- ✕Indoor-only flat surface use — a lighter robot is more appropriate
- ✕Human-facing entertainment or brand events (use Go2 or R1 instead)
- ✕Projects requiring immediate delivery — first deliveries May 2026
- ✕Workflows built on unrealistic autonomy promises
A2 PRO is positioned as a supervised industrial quadruped for inspection, security support, hazardous access, and field research — not for consumer entertainment or unattended replacement of human labor.
A2 PRO by the specs
A2 PRO — dual-LiDAR for complete situational awareness
One configuration. The dual-LiDAR layout is the reason serious inspection and security teams request the PRO — not the Standard.
Unitree A2 PRO
- ✓ Dual LiDAR: LIVOX MID-360 (front) + 360° rotating LiDAR (rear)
- ✓ Intel RealSense D435 depth camera + IMU
- ✓ 25 kg walking payload · 180 N·m torque
- ✓ IP56 weather protection · 45° max slope
- ✓ ROS2, Python, C++ full SDK access
- ✓ Optional 4D LiDAR and AI compute module
First deliveries May 2026 · Send a reservation request to claim your slot
Is A2 PRO the right platform for your project?
Use this guide to confirm fit before you reserve.
Complete 360° obstacle detection for security patrol, confined-space inspection, or autonomous navigation where a front-only sensor configuration creates unacceptable blind spots. Also the right choice if you're mounting sensors that require the additional compute headroom of the optional AI module.
Your inspection or research mission uses a defined front-facing corridor — pipelines, structured facility walks — and a rear LiDAR is not operationally required. The Standard variant shares the same 180 N·m torque and 25 kg payload at a lower rental rate. Ask us about availability.
Not sure? Most inspection and security teams that start on Standard end up needing 360° coverage anyway. If your environment has corners, doorways, intersections, or any layout where the robot cannot see behind itself, start with PRO.
What A2 PRO can help you do
Real industrial jobs in environments that challenge or exclude lighter quadrupeds. This is where A2 PRO earns its rental rate.
Inspect hazardous facilities
Walk substations, pipeline corridors, mining tunnels, and chemical processing areas with inspection sensors mounted on the 25 kg payload. No human entry required for routine walks.
Run security patrol routes
Operator-supervised perimeter coverage with no blind spots. 360° dual-LiDAR handles dark corridors, blind corners, and visually complex industrial layouts that single-sensor platforms miss.
Run SLAM and autonomy research
Full SDK (ROS2, Python, C++) gives research teams direct access for autonomous navigation, SLAM in GPS-denied environments, and locomotion benchmarking under realistic payload conditions.
Climb extreme terrain
45° slopes, construction embankments, rocky outdoor terrain. The 180 N·m torque means the robot does not slow, stall, or slip on grades that stop other quadrupeds.
Shoot industrial documentary footage
Film and documentary productions working in construction sites, industrial interiors, or remote outdoor terrain need a platform that holds up and looks credibly industrial on camera. A2 PRO does both.
Pilot before a fleet purchase
Prove the operational concept on real A2 PRO hardware at your actual facility before committing to fleet procurement. A rental month is faster and lower risk than any vendor demo.
A2 PRO in the field — by audience
The same industrial platform serves very different teams, each with distinct operational requirements. Here is how each group uses it.
Scheduled and on-demand facility walks. Mount thermal cameras, gas detectors, or vibration sensors on the payload mount. The 4-hour battery covers a full shift without a charge stop.
PRO's dual-LiDAR covers the full 360° perimeter on every patrol loop. Operator monitors remotely. No guard needs to enter a high-risk zone for a routine walk.
Locomotion benchmarking, SLAM validation, outdoor autonomy experiments, and embodied AI — all on real industrial hardware with a complete SDK. Not a simulation, not a hobbyist platform.
Rent first, buy later. Test A2 PRO in your actual facility on your actual inspection routes before committing to a multi-unit procurement. Evidence-based buy decisions cost less than vendor promises.
Access to real industrial-grade quadruped hardware for reconnaissance, logistics support research, and remote inspection trials. Full SDK access, no procurement delay.
An industrial robot that looks and performs like an industrial robot in tough environments — not a glossy white consumer device. A2 PRO holds up on rocky terrain, construction sites, and in low-light industrial interiors.
What your A2 PRO rental includes
A serious industrial robot rental should feel structured and supported, not improvised. This is what we include with every A2 PRO reservation.
- ✓Rentals from 7 days — flexible terms by region
- ✓Unitree A2 PRO — dual-LiDAR, IP56, 25 kg payload, 180 N·m torque — fully tested and deployment-ready
- ✓Availability review based on country, project type, and delivery timeline
- ✓Pre-rental coordination for use case, deployment environment, and sensor integration planning
- ✓Commercial guidance for serious industrial, institutional, research, and production inquiries
- ✓Hands-On Training Session (3 hours) — a Robotics Specialist comes on-site at delivery and walks your team through operation, safe handling, SDK basics, payload mounting, and emergency protocols
- ✓Signature Routine — your custom programmed moment, rehearsed before delivery
- ✓Controller, battery, and fast charger included
- ✓Protective industrial carry case — transport-ready
- ✓Live support from our team for the entire rental period
- ✓Damage cover included — no surprise costs for normal operational wear
- ✓Delivery and collection included for approved locations
A2 PRO technical highlights
The operational decision comes first. The technical details support it — and in the A2 PRO, every major spec is class-leading.
A2 PRO — complete technical specifications
Every spec that matters for industrial deployment, inspection, and research planning in one place.
| Specification | A2 PRO |
|---|---|
| Body & Mobility | |
| Form factor | Industrial quadruped (4-legged robot dog) |
| Body height | 75 cm |
| Weight | 24 kg |
| Top speed | 5 m/s |
| Peak joint torque | 180 N·m |
| Max slope | 45° |
| Load & Protection | |
| Walking payload | 25 kg |
| Static load capacity | 100 kg |
| Weather protection | IP56 — dust-tight, jet-water resistant |
| Sensing (PRO Configuration) | |
| Front LiDAR | LIVOX MID-360 |
| Rear LiDAR | 360° rotating LiDAR |
| Total field of view | 360° — no blind spots |
| Depth camera | Intel RealSense D435 |
| IMU | Included |
| Optional sensor | 4D LiDAR (upgrade option) |
| Compute & Software | |
| Main compute | ARM-based main compute unit |
| AI module | Optional AI compute expansion |
| SDK languages | ROS2, Python, C++ |
| SDK access | Full — included with rental |
| Battery & Connectivity | |
| Battery life | ~4 hours |
| Standard connectivity | WiFi 5 |
| Extended connectivity | Optional 4G/5G module |
Frequently asked questions
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Is it suitable for hazardous environments?
Can it be programmed for autonomous inspection routes?
What are the LiDAR capabilities of the PRO?
How does pricing work?
How do I check availability and reserve in advance?
Why the A2 PRO has earned serious attention
Not marketing claims — deployments, benchmarks, and real operational data.
180 N·m peak joint torque is the highest of any commercially available quadruped robot. This is what enables 25 kg payload walking and 45° slopes — not a spec exercise.
Most quadrupeds are payload-limited to 5–10 kg. The A2 PRO walks at speed with 25 kg — enough for a complete multi-sensor inspection payload that would ground a lighter platform.
A2 platforms have been deployed in proof-of-concept inspection trials at energy facilities and mining operations where 360° perception and heavy payload capacity were requirements that ruled out lighter platforms.
A2 has been used in academic research on legged locomotion under load, confirming that the torque and payload figures hold under real experimental conditions — not just factory floor demos.
Ready to reserve the Unitree A2 PRO?
First deliveries May 2026. Slots are confirmed in order of receipt. Tell us your use case, country, and preferred delivery window — we will guide you through pricing and availability.
Serious industrial, research, security, and production inquiries only · First deliveries May 2026 · Availability by country and project type.