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Updated · Futurism · Aug 20
DaxAI Unveils 660-Pound-Payload Cyber Horse at 2026 Robot Conference
Updated
Updated · Futurism · Aug 20

DaxAI Unveils 660-Pound-Payload Cyber Horse at 2026 Robot Conference

3 articles · Updated · Futurism · Aug 20

Summary

  • Beijing visitors at the 2026 World Robot Conference were able to ride DaxAI’s quadrupedal “Cyber Horse,” turning the startup’s concept into a public demo rather than a display-only prototype.
  • The Qiji X1 All-Terrain Intelligent Mount is billed as near production, with a 660-pound maximum payload, 6 mph top speed and roughly 25 miles of range.
  • China Daily said the robot can autonomously handle steep slopes, gravel and mud, and DaxAI is pitching it for off-road leisure, heavy-load transport and emergency rescue work.
  • Video from the event showed jerky movement but stable operation with an adult rider on the showroom floor; when it will go on sale and how it performs on real rough terrain remain unclear.
  • The debut puts DaxAI ahead of similar robot-horse concepts that have largely stayed in promotional footage, highlighting how quadruped robotics is moving toward rideable commercial machines.

Insights

Will DaxAI’s powerful Cyber Horse actually conquer rugged disaster zones, or is it just a futuristic showroom toy?
What hidden safety risks lurk behind riding a jerky, autonomous quadruped robot off-road without verified real-world testing?