This is the toughest robotic dog: It walks underwater, climbs stairs and fights fires
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- The PUDU D5 robotic dog can move across difficult terrain using a combination of wheels and legs.
- It can climb stairs, cross boulders and travel up to one meter underwater.
- The robot is rated IP78 and is designed to operate in both high heat and deep cold.
The PUDU D5 was presented as the toughest robotic dog at IFA 2026, with the ability to tackle terrain that would challenge ordinary machines.
It can work independently in demanding environments and combines movement on wheels and legs to overcome obstacles. Stairs and boulders are not a problem for the robot.
Its IP78 resistance rating allows it to travel through water and move as deep as one meter below the surface. It can also operate in extreme heat and deep frost, and is described as capable of fighting fires.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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