Meet SPARK-E the robotic dog

Teams at the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering are creating specialized robotic dogs (one being named SPARK-E) that can take on the world’s most dangerous assignments. Unitree Go2. is an agile, quadrupedal robot that is designed for more than simply fetching sticks.

It’s equipped with advanced artificial intelligence cameras, LiDAR and a voice interface, and it’s learning how to assist with everything from search-and-rescue missions to guiding the visually impaired through complex environments. The LENS Lab team is incorporating AI models that enable the robot to understand and adapt to its environment, making it ready for real-world applications.

Ransalu Senanayake who is an Assistant Professor at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering joined “Arizona Horizon” alongside SPARK-E the robodog!