{"id":679750,"date":"2025-07-13T04:45:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T01:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/"},"modified":"2025-07-13T04:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T01:45:16","slug":"hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2325844a333\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2325844a333\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/#SHARE\" >SHARE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n                        <input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meet Sirius\u2014The World\u2019s First Lifelike, Trainable AI Robot Dog!  \ud83e\udd16\ud83d\udc36\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BogKLxYbNlo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Remember when robot dogs were either $75,000 industrial marvels that could open doors for the military, or $300 STEM kits that shuffled around like arthritic spiders? That middle ground between \u201cmortgage your house\u201d and \u201cmildly entertaining paperweight\u201d remained frustratingly empty, leaving most of us to admire Boston Dynamics videos from afar while wondering when we\u2019d get our own mechanical companion. The robotics industry seemed content to serve either Fortune 500 companies or elementary school coding classes, with precious little consideration for the rest of us who wanted something genuinely capable without requiring a small business loan.<\/p>\n<p>Enter Hengbot\u2019s Sirius, priced at $699 and built like the robot dog we\u2019ve all been waiting for since watching that first Aibo commercial in 1999. Sirius represents a fundamental rethinking of what consumer robotics can be when a company actually listens to what people want rather than what engineers think they should want. At just 1kg (2.2 lb) with 14 degrees of freedom powered by proprietary Neurocore joints, an open-source design, and AI LLM integration, this robot has the capacity to do things your 2004 Robosapien could only dream of. The company has already attracted 3,000+ beta testers and even secured the 2025 Red Dot Award: Product Design, forging a path that will potentially define what the consumer-grade robot market will look like in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Designer: Hengbot<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Buy Now: $659<\/strong><\/a> <del datetime=\"2025-07-11T09:48:22+00:00\">$1299<\/del> ($640 off). Hurry, only a few left! Raised over $308,000.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_hero.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_hero.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Constructed from aerospace-grade alloy, the chassis balances durability with weight efficiency in ways that cheaper plastic alternatives simply cannot match. The 2250mAh battery provides 40-60 minutes of active movement or 1-2 hours of standby time, while USB-C expansion ports future-proof the platform for accessories and modifications we haven\u2019t even imagined yet. An 8-megapixel camera handles visual recognition tasks, enabling gesture-based interaction that feels surprisingly natural. An impressive 5 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second) of edge computing power packed into the AI head means Sirius processes voice commands, gestures, and visual input locally without the lag and connectivity dependence that plagues cloud-based systems. The 1000+ motion library gives you a foundation that keeps growing rather than getting stale after the first week.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/649\/577505d67d4f66b9aa82560b081ce6bb_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160718&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Nm%2BySxpqSL9kb0upkNtjLqI2qwcjFxsHbsUDQjCPhs4%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/649\/577505d67d4f66b9aa82560b081ce6bb_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160718&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Nm%2BySxpqSL9kb0upkNtjLqI2qwcjFxsHbsUDQjCPhs4%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/649\/577505d67d4f66b9aa82560b081ce6bb_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160718&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Nm%2BySxpqSL9kb0upkNtjLqI2qwcjFxsHbsUDQjCPhs4%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/649\/577505d67d4f66b9aa82560b081ce6bb_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160718&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Nm%2BySxpqSL9kb0upkNtjLqI2qwcjFxsHbsUDQjCPhs4%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/713\/e907a1cae95e1eba05082b4c8c5af335_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161093&amp;width=680&amp;sig=k3fl%2FNU8Se%2BkJIpg9mxx4lSyjnLBAk8gDLabDAFWxCc%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/713\/e907a1cae95e1eba05082b4c8c5af335_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161093&amp;width=680&amp;sig=k3fl%2FNU8Se%2BkJIpg9mxx4lSyjnLBAk8gDLabDAFWxCc%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/713\/e907a1cae95e1eba05082b4c8c5af335_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161093&amp;width=680&amp;sig=k3fl%2FNU8Se%2BkJIpg9mxx4lSyjnLBAk8gDLabDAFWxCc%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/713\/e907a1cae95e1eba05082b4c8c5af335_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161093&amp;width=680&amp;sig=k3fl%2FNU8Se%2BkJIpg9mxx4lSyjnLBAk8gDLabDAFWxCc%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What makes Sirius genuinely exciting goes beyond raw specs into personality and adaptability territory. The drag-and-drop visual programming interface means you can choreograph custom dance routines, teach new tricks, or modify behavioral patterns without touching a single line of code. Voice pack customization transforms Sirius from a generic robot into something that sounds and responds like your ideal pet, while sw<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>able personas let you switch between different character archetypes like Husky, Corgi, or Border Collie depending on your mood. The RGB lighting system and animated facial expressions create an emotional connection that goes beyond mere functionality, making interactions feel genuinely engaging rather than mechanically transactional.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/599\/0c88488e90169dc673f4321ea67c1eab_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160494&amp;width=680&amp;sig=uMBa1btqzdAhRvKS3vF3kqKMnuu%2BwlrlypHNEHoJ6Gw%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/599\/0c88488e90169dc673f4321ea67c1eab_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160494&amp;width=680&amp;sig=uMBa1btqzdAhRvKS3vF3kqKMnuu%2BwlrlypHNEHoJ6Gw%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/599\/0c88488e90169dc673f4321ea67c1eab_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160494&amp;width=680&amp;sig=uMBa1btqzdAhRvKS3vF3kqKMnuu%2BwlrlypHNEHoJ6Gw%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/599\/0c88488e90169dc673f4321ea67c1eab_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160494&amp;width=680&amp;sig=uMBa1btqzdAhRvKS3vF3kqKMnuu%2BwlrlypHNEHoJ6Gw%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/661\/ccb70559802fbb59cf2eeff8adec6ede_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160770&amp;width=680&amp;sig=XdPuPxEebEipg8UBQQxap52aBuSD%2FBnQdIwU7sThwRk%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/661\/ccb70559802fbb59cf2eeff8adec6ede_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160770&amp;width=680&amp;sig=XdPuPxEebEipg8UBQQxap52aBuSD%2FBnQdIwU7sThwRk%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/661\/ccb70559802fbb59cf2eeff8adec6ede_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160770&amp;width=680&amp;sig=XdPuPxEebEipg8UBQQxap52aBuSD%2FBnQdIwU7sThwRk%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/661\/ccb70559802fbb59cf2eeff8adec6ede_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752160770&amp;width=680&amp;sig=XdPuPxEebEipg8UBQQxap52aBuSD%2FBnQdIwU7sThwRk%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For creators and tinkerers, Sirius opens up a world of possibilities that goes way beyond out-of-the-box functionality. Python, C, and C++ support means serious developers can dive deep into custom AI behaviors, motion algorithms, and sensor integrations that would make any robotics engineer jealous. Blender integration lets you design custom shells and accessories that can be 3D-printed and swapped out whenever you get bored with the default look. Manual teaching modes let you physically guide Sirius through new movements, which feels surprisingly like training a real pet rather than programming a machine. The open-source approach means the community can share code, designs, and modifications, turning every owner into a potential contributor to Sirius\u2019s evolution. The platform also supports 3D-printable shells, meaning the physical appearance can be as customized as the software behavior. Just don\u2019t clad your Sirius with fur the way Boston Dynamics tried to, making their dog look creepy rather than cute.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_06.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The control options are where things get really interesting, catering to everyone from casual users to hardcore enthusiasts. VR headset integration transforms Sirius into your virtual avatar, letting you see through its camera while controlling movements with natural gestures. Traditional joystick control gives <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>rs the precise input they crave for complex maneuvers or competitive scenarios. The smartphone app offers the most accessible entry point, packing everything from basic commands to advanced programming tools into a familiar interface. Each control method unlocks different experiences, making intuitive control the strong focus here. After all, real dogs respond to a multitude of controls\/cues too, whether they\u2019re voice commands, actions, or even treats!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/993\/269\/0ed4045c610f35e767e8865673263805_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752173239&amp;width=680&amp;sig=vXjC%2FX0bJwiA58SSgXteQ5vzpCd%2B2vy6h1%2BEEI%2FFLzU%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/993\/269\/0ed4045c610f35e767e8865673263805_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752173239&amp;width=680&amp;sig=vXjC%2FX0bJwiA58SSgXteQ5vzpCd%2B2vy6h1%2BEEI%2FFLzU%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/993\/269\/0ed4045c610f35e767e8865673263805_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752173239&amp;width=680&amp;sig=vXjC%2FX0bJwiA58SSgXteQ5vzpCd%2B2vy6h1%2BEEI%2FFLzU%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/993\/269\/0ed4045c610f35e767e8865673263805_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752173239&amp;width=680&amp;sig=vXjC%2FX0bJwiA58SSgXteQ5vzpCd%2B2vy6h1%2BEEI%2FFLzU%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pricing strategy here is genuinely aggressive in the best way possible, undercutting established players by thousands of dollars while delivering comparable or superior functionality. When Unitree\u2019s Go1 starts around $2,700 and Boston Dynamics\u2019 Spot costs more than most cars, Sirius\u2019s promotional $699 price point represents a real shift in market accessibility. This democratization of advanced robotics <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> means that hobbyists, educators, content creators, and curious families can finally access the kind of sophisticated robotic companions that were previously reserved for well-funded research labs and deep-pocketed corporations. This could potentially be the Oculus Rift moment for robot dogs, providing a truly consumer-grade device that\u2019s both high-quality and affordable, undercutting the competition that\u2019s hundreds (or thousands) of dollars more expensive.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/726\/39ad271ca7e487749d38b1b8e0740328_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161150&amp;width=680&amp;sig=lJB9zz5tl2ML94Um7VX2PEfLwYEznH3L3hVDsCMJdsU%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/726\/39ad271ca7e487749d38b1b8e0740328_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161150&amp;width=680&amp;sig=lJB9zz5tl2ML94Um7VX2PEfLwYEznH3L3hVDsCMJdsU%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/726\/39ad271ca7e487749d38b1b8e0740328_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161150&amp;width=680&amp;sig=lJB9zz5tl2ML94Um7VX2PEfLwYEznH3L3hVDsCMJdsU%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/726\/39ad271ca7e487749d38b1b8e0740328_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161150&amp;width=680&amp;sig=lJB9zz5tl2ML94Um7VX2PEfLwYEznH3L3hVDsCMJdsU%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking at the competitive landscape, Sirius carves out territory that didn\u2019t previously exist. Petoi\u2019s offerings remain firmly in the educational toy category, while professional platforms like Spot continue serving industrial applications. Sirius bridges these extremes with consumer-friendly pricing, professional-grade performance, and the kind of open platform philosophy that encourages rather than restricts experimentation. The result feels like the first robot dog designed for actual humans rather than either children or extreme industrial setups, acknowledging that most of us want something sophisticated enough to grow with us but approachable enough to enjoy from day one.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/750\/e153e997c2ef8fa1b26ae2561be402c3_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161267&amp;width=680&amp;sig=H6PDnM%2FEEI7A9Zfe630yrveeCulw16frJ7twJ0R6QhQ%3D\" alt=\"null\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/750\/e153e997c2ef8fa1b26ae2561be402c3_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161267&amp;width=680&amp;sig=H6PDnM%2FEEI7A9Zfe630yrveeCulw16frJ7twJ0R6QhQ%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/750\/e153e997c2ef8fa1b26ae2561be402c3_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161267&amp;width=680&amp;sig=H6PDnM%2FEEI7A9Zfe630yrveeCulw16frJ7twJ0R6QhQ%3D\" alt=\"null\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/990\/750\/e153e997c2ef8fa1b26ae2561be402c3_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1752161267&amp;width=680&amp;sig=H6PDnM%2FEEI7A9Zfe630yrveeCulw16frJ7twJ0R6QhQ%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-565068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-565068\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/07\/12\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Hengbot\u2019s AI LLM-Powered Open-Source Robot Dog is cheaper than an iPhone\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/07\/hengbots-ai-llm-powered-open-source-robot-dog-is-cheaper-than-an-iphone\/Hengbot_Sirius_Worlds_First_Trainable_AI_Robotic_Dog_03.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hengbot\u2019s timing couldn\u2019t be better, arriving as AI capabilities mature and manufacturing costs drop while consumer appetite for interactive technology continues growing. The company\u2019s proprietary Neurocore joint system integrates three degrees of freedom into a single unit, creating the biomimetic leg structure that enables Sirius\u2019s uncanny movement realism. Just watch the video at the beginning of the article and you\u2019ll know what we mean. The global entertainment robot market is expected to surpass $18 billion by 2032, driven by demand for emotionally intelligent, programmable companions. That can only happen when companies like Hengbot make robots actually affordable, pricing them around the same range as the average flagship smartphone instead of being as costly as an EV.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/hengbot\/sirius-the-worlds-most-dynamic-robotic-dog-for-endless-fun?ref=dgk59k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Buy Now: $659<\/strong><\/a> <del datetime=\"2025-07-11T09:48:22+00:00\">$1299<\/del> ($640 off). Hurry, only a few left! 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