- New model targets inspections, rescue work and operations in confined spaces
- Company says compact robot can carry loads far beyond its own weight
DEEP Robotics (云深处科技), one of the world’s largest quadrupedal robotics developers, on May 21 unveiled a new lightweight wheeled quadruped robot designed for industrial deployments in confined or hard-to-access environments.
The launch comes as Chinese robotics firms continue broadening commercial applications beyond large humanoid systems.
The new Lynx S10 robot targets lightweight operational scenarios including inspections, patrols, reconnaissance, search-and-rescue missions, research and outdoor exploration, the Hangzhou-based company said.
The startup is currently pursuing a listing on Shanghai’s STAR Market, which has formally accepted its IPO application for review.
Analysts say the expansion of its product lineup is also aimed at strengthening its capital-markets narrative by showcasing the breadth of its technology stack and long-term R&D capabilities.
Weighing less than 20 kilograms including its battery, the Lynx S10 is roughly 13 kilograms lighter than the company’s previously released mid-sized Lynx M20 platform, allowing for single-person transport and rapid deployment.
Despite its smaller frame, the robot is designed for heavy-duty structural performance. The company said the S10 supports an effective payload exceeding 8 kilograms while reaching a maximum load capacity of 120 kilograms, more than double the M20’s peak load limit of 50 kilograms.
The robot also features upgraded wheel-leg locomotion controls with a top speed of 8 meters per second on flat terrain, compared with 5 meters per second for the M20. It can climb over obstacles up to 50 centimeters high and perform movements including bipedal standing and directional sliding maneuvers.
For perception and navigation, the Lynx S10 is equipped with four ultra-wide-angle cameras and front-and-rear lidar sensors supporting autonomous path planning and obstacle avoidance.
The robot carries an IP66 protection rating and operates in temperatures ranging from minus 20 to 55 degrees Celsius, allowing it to function in rain, dust and extreme outdoor environments. Battery life exceeds three hours and the system also supports autonomous charging.
DEEP Robotics said orders for the Lynx S10 are now open, though the company has not disclosed an official retail price beyond saying the system would cost “tens of thousands of yuan.”
