Industrial robotics / Canada pilot guide
A demo proves motion. A pilot must prove the workflow.
Accept Unitree AS2 against a defined route, load, network, operator procedure and output. A compelling mobility clip is not a commissioning record.
Quick answer
Write the pass and fail rules before the Unitree AS2 arrives.
A credible Canadian AS2 pilot starts with one repeatable operational task. Record the exact model and software build, map the route, install the real payload, define the approved network boundary, set operator stop conditions and specify the evidence the robot must deliver. Run repeated trials in the intended environment and log every intervention, fall, route deviation, network loss, thermal pause and battery event.
Pass only when the system meets the agreed thresholds without unsafe workarounds. If the pilot requires a different model, payload, charging method, network design or operator ratio, update the deployment scope and quote before purchase.
01 / Freeze the configuration
Do not transfer one AS2 model's capability to another.
SpeedyDrone currently presents AS2 AIR, PRO and EDU buying paths. Unitree's official comparison separates model-level sensing, protection, controller, development and charging options. The pilot document should identify the exact configuration, battery, charger, remote, LiDAR, compute expansion, payload, software and accessories by name. Manufacturer pages and store listings can be updated, so the signed quote and current configuration sheet should control acceptance.
AS2 AIR
Use only when the required route and output fit the AIR configuration. Unitree lists no protection rating and no secondary development for AIR; the remote controller is optional in the official table.
AS2 PRO
Unitree lists ISS 3.0, industrial LiDAR, IP54 and a supplied remote, but no secondary development. Confirm the exact functions needed by the site.
AS2 EDU
Use when secondary development or the listed charging-dock and compute-expansion path is part of the project. Define the interface, code ownership, cybersecurity and support boundary before testing.
Version-control note: do not use a single weight, torque, runtime or payload headline for the entire AS2 family. Unitree's official table assigns different values and options to different configurations and states that laboratory results vary with use conditions.
02 / Six acceptance tests
Test the intended job from start to recovery.
- Configuration identityPhotograph labels and accessories. Record robot model, battery and charger, LiDAR, remote, payload, firmware or software versions, development package and enabled network features.
- Route repeatabilityMark the start, waypoints, stairs, slopes, narrow clearances, surfaces and no-go zones. Run the same route multiple times and log manual interventions, stops, contacts and deviations.
- Payload behaviourTest the real mounted payload, cable routing and centre-of-mass effect. Measure stability, clearance, data quality and energy use. Stay within the exact model's current limits and mounting guidance.
- Network boundaryUse the approved SSID, firewall, account, device-management and data rules. Test expected coverage and controlled loss of connection. GPS and 4G availability are configuration-dependent and should not be assumed.
- Runtime and turnaroundMeasure the complete work cycle under realistic load and surface conditions. Record battery start and finish, pauses, temperature, charging time, operator time and the reserve needed for safe recovery.
- Safe stop and recoveryDefine exclusion distance, authorized operators, stop command, loss-of-control response, obstacle or fall recovery and manual handling. Unitree warns users to maintain a safe distance from this powerful dynamic machine.
03 / Evidence package
Accept evidence, not impressions.
The final review should compare results with the pre-approved thresholds. A pilot can still be useful when it fails, because it reveals the route change, payload redesign, network work or operator coverage needed for a viable deployment. What matters is that the conclusion follows the recorded trials.
Route log
Trial number, start and finish, route completion, intervention count, location of each issue and repeatability across runs.
Payload output
Required images, sensor records or business data, with completeness, quality, timestamp and transfer method checked.
Safety record
Exclusion zone, operator positions, stop events, near misses, surface contacts, falls and recovery actions.
Duty-cycle record
Battery state, run time, charging time, temperature, pauses, operator time and realistic work completed per cycle.
Sample acceptance rule: replace vague wording such as "works well" with a site-specific threshold such as "complete the approved route for five consecutive trials, deliver every required record and require no unplanned physical intervention." Choose your own threshold through a site safety and operational review.
04 / Deployment handoff
A passed pilot still needs an owner and an operating baseline.
For a budgeted procurement, include the exact robot configuration, payload engineering, batteries and charging, software or development work, integration, site testing, travel, shipping, insurance, maintenance and contingency. SpeedyDrone's financing page can be reviewed after the technical scope is stable; financing should not substitute for an acceptance plan.
Questions Canadian buyers ask
Unitree AS2 pilot FAQ
What should a Unitree AS2 pilot prove?
It should prove that the exact configuration can complete the intended route with the real payload, approved network, acceptable duty cycle, defined safety controls and required evidence output.
How many AS2 route trials should we run?
Set the repeat count before testing. Use enough consecutive trials to expose repeatability and failure patterns; a single successful demonstration is not a defensible acceptance result.
Should we test with the real payload?
Yes. Payload mass, mounting, cabling and centre of mass can change clearance, stability, runtime and data quality. Use the intended payload within the exact model's current limits and guidance.
Can we use the official maximum runtime as our shift plan?
No. Unitree states that published data are obtained under laboratory conditions. Measure the complete site cycle with the real route, load, surface, temperature, pauses and recovery reserve.
Do all Unitree AS2 models support secondary development?
No. Unitree's current comparison lists secondary development as unsupported on AIR and PRO and supported on EDU. Confirm the exact model and current documentation before purchase.
Do all Unitree AS2 models have IP54 protection?
No. Unitree's current comparison lists IP54 for PRO and EDU, while AIR has no protection rating listed. Protection does not eliminate the need for site and environmental limits.
What network tests belong in an AS2 pilot?
Verify the approved connection method, coverage, authentication, accounts, firewall and data rules, then test controlled connection loss and recovery. Do not assume optional GPS or 4G features are enabled.
Where can Canadian buyers request an AS2 pilot review?
Use SpeedyDrone's AS2 collection to identify the current buying path, then contact SpeedyDrone with the site, route, payload, required output, network and acceptance criteria.
Verified sources
Live store and official references
SpeedyDrone Canada robotics
Define the pilot before you define success.
Send SpeedyDrone the site, route, payload, output, network constraints, environmental conditions and acceptance thresholds. Ask for the exact AS2 configuration and pilot scope in writing.
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