A group of robot dogs wowed the crowd with their incredible performances during a Lantern Festival celebration at the Jinan Innovation Zone on Feb 9.

These robotic performers showcased a variety of talents, including pulling carts, performing lion dances, and even doing backflips. Adorned with lion heads, they joined stilt walkers and dragon dancers on stage, creating a mesmerizing fusion of tradition and technology.

The cutting-edge robotics were developed by Shandong Youbaote Intelligent Robotics Company in Jinan. According to an employee of the company, the robotic dogs can reach speeds of up to four meters per second and carry loads of up to 150 kilometers.

Robotic dogs adorned with lion heads perform alongside traditional lion dancers. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

A quadruped robot pulls a cart during the Lantern Festival celebration. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

A child interacts with a robotic dog adorned with a lion head. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

Two robotic dogs adorned with lion heads attract the attention of visitors. [Photo/Jinan Daily]