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Introduction The race to build the best “robot dog” is heating up in 2025. Legged quadruped robots – once a futuristic fantasy – are now tackling real-world jobs, entertaining tech enthusiasts, and even patrolling for the military. Unitree’s new Go2 Pro has emerged as a disruptor, bringing advanced features at a shockingly low price, while established players like Boston Dynamics’ Spot, Xiaomi’s CyberDog 2, and ANYbotics’ ANYmal each target different niches. In this report, we’ll compare these quadrupeds head-to-head, covering their design, specs, AI smarts, use cases from home to industry, and the latest 2024–2025 developments. By the end, you’ll see