Man's metal best friend? Visually impaired people test robot guide dogs

Chris McMillan
Apr 27
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MSN

24th April 2026

Man's metal best friend? Visually impaired people test robot guide dogs

By Joe Rossiter

The visually impaired in China are trialling robot guide dogs.

The robo-pups can respond to their human's voice and communicate with them through a voice interaction system to allow them to move around safely.

A trial run in Chengdu, in China's Sichuan Province, showed a woman holding the 'lead' as the four-legged robot led her down the street.

Mounted on the four 'legs' is a camera, with an antennae and sensors feeding information back to give the robot guide a view of its surroundings.

The robots can handle stairs, slopes and uneven surfaces, mimicking the real thing.

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/man-s-metal-best-friend-visually-impaired-people-test-robot-guide-dogs/

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