DaxAI's rideable robot horse Qiji X1 debuts with 1400 Nm joint motors
tristanbob · x · 2026-08-24
DaxAI Robotics' rideable robot horse/dog, the Qiji X1, has been spotted in real life. Its legs use self-developed high-torque electric joint motors with peak torque around 1400 Nm, powered by a high-voltage battery. One commenter joked the designers should have consulted a horse rider — it has no stirrups.
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