Hiwonder PuppyPi ROS Quadruped Robot with Raspberry Pi, Integrated with AI Large Model (ChatGPT), Supports AI Vision, Voice Interaction, LiDAR, and Robotic Arm Attachment
【Raspberry Pi Powered & ROS1/ROS2】 PuppyPi is a high-performance AI vision robot dog designed for AI education. It is equipped with the Raspberry Pi 5 and fully supports both ROS1 and ROS2 environments. With Python programming, PuppyPi offers efficient AI computation and a wide range of robotic applications. We provide access to all source code and detailed documentation to help you create your own AI robot dog!
【AI Large Model Integration & Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction】 PuppyPi integrates a multimodal model, featuring ChatGPT at its core for advanced human-robot interaction. Combined with AI vision, it excels in perception, reasoning, and action, creating a more natural and flexible interaction experience!
【High-Torque Smart Servos & Inverse Kinematics】 PuppyPi is equipped with 8 high-torque stainless steel gear servos, offering faster response times and stable output. The robot's legs use a link structure design combined with inverse kinematics algorithms to enable coordinated multi-joint movement and precise motion control.
【AI Vision Recognition & Tracking】 PuppyPi features a high-definition camera that enables a variety of AI vision capabilities, including color recognition, target tracking, face detection, ball kicking, line following, and MediaPipe gesture control.
【Lidar & Robotic Arm Expansion】 PuppyPi supports TOF Lidar and robotic arm expansion. It can perform 360° environmental scanning, SLAM navigation, and dynamic obstacle avoidance. Additionally, it can precisely grasp objects, opening up opportunities for advanced AI applications.
Object Tracking
Powered by the OpenCV vision library, PuppyPi can detect and locate objects of a specific color in real-time. Using PID control, its head can actively track moving targets with precision.
Going Up and Down Stair
PuppyPi leverages the OpenCV vision library to precisely detect the spatial position and geometric contours of stairs within its view. With autonomous decision-making, it can efficiently and steadily climb stairs on its own.
Tag Recognition
Using OpenCV algorithms, PuppyPi can recognize and interpret tag codes within its field of view. It can also calculate each tag's position and orientation, allowing users to program customized interactive movements.
Face Detection
PuppyPi features a built-in MediaPipe deep learning algorithm that works with a high-definition camera to accurately detect and lock onto human face. Users can program PuppyPi to perform responsive actions based on facial detection.
Autonomous Hurdling
Using the OpenCV vision library, PuppyPi can detect obstacles in real time while following a path, capture their coordinates, and dynamically adjust its posture. It then autonomously makes decisions to smoothly navigate and overcome obstacles.
Line Following
With AI vision and PID motion control, PuppyPi can identify colored lines in its view and autonomously adjust its gait to follow the path smoothly and stably.
Distance Ranging & Obstacle Avoidance
PuppyPi can display information such as the shape and color of recognized objects on the dot matrix screen.
Touch Sensing
By touching the metal plate on the touch sensor, PuppyPi can perform corresponding responsive actions.
Dot Matrix Display
PuppyPi is capable of recognizing object shapes and colors, and presenting this information on the integrated dot matrix screen.
Temperature and Humidity Display
Using the temperature and humidity sensor, PuppyPi can acquire real-time environmental data and display it on the dot matrix display.
Python Programming
All intelligent Python code is open source, with detailed annotations for easy self-study.
PC Software Control
Through PC software PuppyPi's its height and inclination can also be adjusted to make it turn as walking.
App Control
Android and iOS mobile app are available. Via the app, you can remotely control the robot and view what the robot sees.
Support Wireless Controller
PuppyPi supports wireless controller control and can connect to the robot via Bluetooth to control the robot in real time.
| Size: | 226*149*190mm |
| Weight: | 720g |
| Material: | Aluminium alloy |
| Resolution: | 480P |
| DOF: | 8DOF |
| Power: | 7.4V 2200mAh Lipo battery |
| Hardware: | Raspberry Pi 4B/5 and Raspberry Pi expansion board |
| Software | PC software, iOS/ Android APP |
| Operating system | Ubuntu22.04 LTS+ROS Humble&Ubuntu20.04 LTS+ROS noetic |
| ROS version | Raspberry Pi 5: ROS1 & ROS2; Raspberry Pi 4B: ROS1 |
| Servo | HPS-0618SG coreless servo |
| Control method | PC, APP and wireless handle control |
| Package size: | 32*32*17cm |
| Package weight: | About 1.5kg |
| Item | Specification |
| Size: | 226*149*190mm |
| Weight: | 720g |
| Material: | Aluminium alloy |
| Resolution: | 480P |
| DOF: | 8DOF |
| Power: | 7.4V 2200mAh Lipo battery |
| Hardware: | Raspberry Pi 4B/5 and Raspberry Pi expansion board |
| Software | PC software, iOS/ Android APP |
| Operating system | Ubuntu22.04 LTS+ROS Humble&Ubuntu20.04 LTS+ROS noetic |
| ROS version | Raspberry Pi 5: ROS1 & ROS2; Raspberry Pi 4B: ROS1 |
| Servo | HPS-0618SG coreless servo |
| Control method | PC, APP and wireless handle control |
| Package size: | 32*32*17cm |
| Package weight: | About 1.5kg |
Customer Reviews
I've been looking for a walking robot based on ROS that I could learn from and this HiWonder RaspberryPi ROS robot is the perfect platform. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn ROS and have an excellent high quality hardware and software platform. I like inventing in education to make myself better and I love to experiment with robots. This one covers all the high end robotics hardware and software us civilians can have. I think universities should use this platform to teach ROS, Python and Robotics in general. Is so well thought of in every way. I give it an 11/10 stars! I am very impressed. Works out of the box if you don't want or care about programming just remote control it with your phone or a PS2 style controllers- works beautifully!
I bought this robot for our after-school Robotics Club. The students are really excited about it! It has some simple pre-programmed commands that allow you to immediately interact with it, straight out of the box. Then, some more challenging tasks to undertake that will keep students interested. A great purchase!
We received our PuppyPi about 2 weeks ago. The packaging was solid and the robot was in excellent condition. By following the instructions and reading carefully, we were able to perform the out-of-the-box functionality in a matter of minutes. We connected the PuppyPI to the house Wi-Fi and used both our phones and the hand controller with very few issues. We played with the action groups and made the dog do many silly things. It was a blast!!
HOWEVER, we are now trying to understand the development environment and how to backup and deploy the software. I have coded in many languages over many years, although Python is not my best language. I am more of a Windows person and my son is more of an Linux person. We are learning the Robot Operating System and how Docker is being used on the Raspberry Pi. There is a HUGE amount of general documentation on Python, Linux, ROS and the peripherals. (Camera, Lidar, etc.) There is not much documentation on how the environment is installed on the Raspberry PI and how to set up an external development environment to dest before deploying code to the Raspberry Pi. I am hoping to find a user community to help us over some of our hurdles and so we don't misrepresent anyof the issues we are facing. We will be posting some videos on YouTube of the Out-of-the-Box functions and basic actions. The we will post our development efforts and challenges. I hope this spurs interest in this product. It is worth every penny. It is an excellent entry into programming robotics. The environment is a little outdated and we may have issues with version compatibility. Still, it was an excellent purchase and is a good challenge.
Thank you so much for your support and review! Super appreciate that! Please share the details of the environment compatibility so that we can check for you :D
I've been looking for a walking robot based on ROS that I could learn from and this HiWonder RaspberryPi ROS robot is the perfect platform. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn ROS and have an excellent high quality platform. I like inventing in education to make myself better and I love to experiment with robots. This one covers all the high end robotics you could think of. I give it an 11/10 stars! I am very impressed. Works out of the box if you don't want or care about programming just remote control it with your phone or a PS2 style controllers- works beautifully! Totally worth its weight in gold! I got mine from Amazon, but you can also order from their website. Links below to buy and the resources to download documentation, code, sample experiments (they are excellent and super fun!). Best investment I made this year! Lots of ROS jobs out there too.
I did a first reaction video and plan to do a lot more videos reviewing all of the tools and software games-experiments! So excited!
https://youtu.be/0d-zngElX9o
Thanks to the great work of the support team, very professional with my issue. Everything is working fine now.
Its design and manufacturing quality are excellent, its body is solid and durable, and its details are also very good.
Questions & Answers
Have a Question?
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How heavy of an object can PuppyPi lift with the gripper?
Hi! The payload of the robot arm is around 30g.
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lost some screws to attach lidar hat. How/where do I purchase additional screws?
Hello! Please contact us at support@hiwonder.com
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What is the age range for this?
It is suitable for high school and university students
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i need a short summary for a PuppyPi Quadruped robot (shown on the very first page of the slide) about: 1. The total number of joints used and their specific location 2. The types of motions and joints used 3. The degree of freedom for each joint 4. robot configuration and work envelop 5. Joint notation 6. robot end effectors 7. type of mechanical grippers 8, Special tools * Include also the feature that if the robot stumbles upon something and falls, it should be able to get back up by its own.
Hello. Here are the answers you requested:
1. The robot features 8 degrees of freedom (DOF), with each leg equipped with 2 servos. The robot arm has 2 DOF.
2. The robot supports three gaits: Walk, Amble, and Trot.
3. The PuppyPi Pro Ultimate Kit is equipped with a TOF LiDAR, Raspberry Pi control system, HD wide-angle camera, coreless servos, and a LiPo battery.
4. The remote control range is the same as the WiFi coverage range.
5. For details on the joint notation, please refer to this file: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ox32-taovYwqaI9O2-BXG5zkDzr_eg19?usp=sharing
6. The end effector of the PuppyPi Pro Ultimate Kit is a gripper.
7. The robot has a self-balancing function.
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I need a short summary for a PuppyPi Quadruped robot (shown on the very first page of the slide) about: 1. The total number of joints used and their specific location 2. The types of motions and joints used 3. The degree of freedom for each joint 4. robot configuration and work envelop 5. Joint notation 6. robot end effectors 7. type of mechanical grippers 8, Special tools * Include also the feature that if the robot stumbles upon something and falls, it should be able to get back up by its own.
Hello, here are the answers you requested:
1. The robot features 8 degrees of freedom (DOF), with each leg equipped with 2 servos. The robot arm has 2 DOF.
2. The robot supports three gaits: Walk, Amble, and Trot.
3. The PuppyPi Pro Ultimate Kit is equipped with a TOF LiDAR, Raspberry Pi control system, HD wide-angle camera, coreless servos, and a LiPo battery.
4. The remote control range is the same as the WiFi coverage range.
5. For details on the joint notation, please refer to this file: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ox32-taovYwqaI9O2-BXG5zkDzr_eg19?usp=sharing
6. The end effector of the PuppyPi Pro Ultimate Kit is a gripper.
7. The robot has a self-balancing function.
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So I want to, add some programs to the PuppyPi pro, but I dont know if there is a module on Python for puppypi. Please let me know if there is one!
Hi there, sure! Pls refer to this link: https://www.hiwonder.com.cn/store/learn/99.html
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hi, I purchased one of these via Amazon. I bought the standard kit. I want to get the controller that comes with the advanced kit but I am unsure if the controller on this site is compatible? How do I order just the controller and not the entire robot advanced kit?
Sorry, we don't sell Raspberry Pi separately. Hope you can understand:)
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What OS and IDE are required for Python programming?
OS: Raspberry Pi system
IDE: the IDE used by PuppyPi is not fixed. It adopts python3.7.3. For vscode and pycharm, you can choose the desrired one. -
My puppy pi keeps falling over when walking. I am using the mobile app and when going any speed it falls over. I have the Tof lidar module on top. How can I stop it?
Please kindly send us a video showing the robot's perfomance to support @hiwonder.com
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What's the maximum payload of PuppyPi ? Can I combine it with the HiWonders ArmPi mini? Thanks
Sorry, but we don't have specific payload data for PuppyPi. It seems that PuppyPi may not be compatible with the ArmPi mini, as there are no holes to secure the ArmPi mini onto PuppyPi
