Vbot Launched SuperDog, a $3,000 AI Robot Companion, in Europe at IFA 2026

The useful part

Chinese robotics company Vbot made its official European debut at IFA 2026, where I saw its SuperDog in action. At IFA, I saw it walking beside a person on a leash, but it can also autonomously follow its owner without one. Vbot summarizes the concept around four functions: move with you, follow you, carry for you, and be with you.

How it works

• Its perception system lets it navigate its environment and follow people without relying on a remote control.
• SuperDog can also work as a remote home companion and monitoring robot, with video monitoring, autonomous patrol, and smart-home applications among the scenarios Vbot is developing.
• Outdoors, the company envisions it following its owner while carrying gear or groceries.
• According to Vbot, its robots have already accumulated 131,500 hours of companion time, 23,700 km alongside users, and 1.26...
• The carrying capability gives SuperDog a practical role beyond companionship.

What to take from it

It can carry up to 12 kg, and Vbot demonstrated it at IFA with a cargo basket loaded with drinks and other items. The company also rates it to tow up to 100 kg, enabling carts and other carrying accessories. To move around independently, SuperDog combines 128 TOPS of onboard AI processing with binocular vision and LiDAR.

Details worth keeping

Commercial deliveries began in China in May 2026, and European pre-orders are now open for the companyРІР‚в„ўs consumer robot dog at €2,988.Р'В SuperDog is designed as a family robot companion, with behaviors inspired by a real dog.