It’s finally here! Sirius is an advanced AI-powered robotic dog developed by Hengbot Innovation Ltd., designed to blend cutting-edge robotics with emotional intelligence and high customizability. Unveiled at CES 2025, Sirius became a star for its lifelike agility, expressive movements, and multimodal interaction capabilities, setting a new benchmark for consumer robotics.
Key Features
Sirius features a lightweight, 1 kg frame made from aviation-grade aluminum alloy, with a compact size of approximately 250 × 130 × 250 mm (about 10 inches tall). Its bionic bone structure and 14 degrees of freedom allow for natural, fluid movements such as sprinting, turning, leaping, dancing, and even playing soccer. Proprietary Neurocore actuators eliminate complex wiring in the legs, enabling more flexible and precise movements while simplifying maintenance.
Sirius integrates voice recognition, natural language processing, image recognition, and gesture understanding. It can respond to voice commands, recognize faces, and even understand and mimic gestures, making interactions feel remarkably natural. The robot companion is highly customizable, allowing users to program it in Python, C, or C++. It offers a “game-like” editor for tailoring its personality, facial reactions, and voice packs. With modular hardware and software, users can adapt Sirius for various forms or functions, including transforming it into other animals using 3D printing.
Sirius can be controlled via app, remote controller, AR/VR systems, or voice commands. It supports USB, Wi-Fi, and serial port connections for expanded functionality. The robot offers 40–60 minutes of active use and 100–120 minutes in standby mode, with a recharge time of about an hour.
But why?
Sirius is positioned as both an engaging companion and a versatile platform for developers, educators, and hobbyists. Its affordability (initially targeted at $600–$700, with current pre-orders starting at $1,299 for advanced models) and open-ended development environment make it accessible for a wide audience. It is designed to offer emotional engagement, acting as a digital pet with evolving personality traits and the ability to mimic real dog behaviors.
I’m especially curious about the custom programming options. If we can get our hands on one of these critters, we’ll post a review and our first impressions. Until then, visit Hengot to order yours today!
| Feature | Sirius Robot Dog Details |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Material | Aviation-grade aluminum alloy |
| Size | 250 × 130 × 250 mm (~10″ tall) |
| Degrees of Freedom | 14 |
| Battery Life | 40–60 min (active), 100–120 min (standby) |
| AI Capabilities | Voice, image, gesture recognition; NLP |
| Programming | Python, C, C++ |
| Control | App, remote, AR/VR, voice |
| Price (Pre-order) | $1,299 (current), earlier target $600–$700 |
| Notable Technology | Neurocore actuator system |
