Stokes package on the Unitree Go2-W
SHEP-W
SHEP-W is the Stokes Robotics wheel-legged robot dog package built on the Unitree Go2-W, set up for inspection, public safety, and research work before it ships.
18 kg
Weight
2.5 m/s
Top speed
2 to 4 h
Runtime
7 in
Tires
Starting at $13,000.00
Paying with a purchase order or need a formal quote for approval? Request a quote and our sales team will build it with you.
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Headquarters in Carl Junction, Missouri, USA
Curriculum and operator training available
Overview
SHEP-W at a glance
01
Set up for the job
Stokes secondary development configures SHEP-W for the industry and task it will handle.
02
Wheels and legs
Rolls on 7-inch pneumatic tires and steps over obstacles with its legs.
03
Onboard AI computing
An NVIDIA Orin Nano or Orin NX docking station and a RealSense D435i depth camera on most versions.
04
Inspection ready
Inspection and ENT MTPTZ versions add thermal imaging, and ENT Plus adds a searchlight and voice broadcast.
What it is
A wheel-legged robot dog set up for inspection and public safety
SHEP-W starts with the Unitree Go2-W and adds Stokes Robotics secondary development on top. It rolls on 7-inch pneumatic tires across flat ground and steps over obstacles with its legs, and it arrives set up for the job it will do.
SHEP-W is offered on all seven Go2-W configurations, from the Standard with a 40 TOPS NVIDIA docking station to the Inspection and ENT versions with thermal imaging and public safety equipment.
Where SHEP-W works
Built for three kinds of programs
Corrections and public safety
Cover long distances on wheels, with live video and on ENT Plus, a searchlight and voice broadcast.
Industrial inspection
Thermal imaging and navigation LiDAR options for routine equipment checks.
Colleges and research labs
A wheel-legged platform with onboard NVIDIA computing for mobility research.
Specifications
SHEP-W specifications
Figures come from Unitree Robotics published specifications and Stokes Robotics product data. Figures vary by configuration.
| Specification | SHEP-W (Unitree Go2-W) |
|---|---|
| Size and weight | |
| Standing (L × W × H) | 700 × 430 × 500 mm |
| Weight with battery | About 18 kg |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 0 to 2.5 m/s |
| Payload | About 8 kg, 12 kg maximum |
| Climbing drop height | About 70 cm |
| Maximum slope | 35° |
| Joint motors | 16 |
| Maximum joint torque | About 45 N·m |
| Tires | 7-inch pneumatic |
| Power | |
| Battery | 15000 mAh long-life |
| Runtime | 2 to 4 hours |
| Charger | 33.6 V 9 A fast charge |
| Sensing and computing | |
| LiDAR and camera | Ultra-wide-angle 3D LiDAR and wide-angle HD camera |
| Depth camera | Intel RealSense D435i (Standard, Plus, Smart, Ultimate, and Inspection) |
| Computing | 8-core CPU, plus a 40 TOPS NVIDIA Orin Nano docking station (Standard) or 100 TOPS NVIDIA Orin NX (Plus and above) |
| Navigation LiDAR | Livox Mid-360 (Smart) or Hesai XT16 (Ultimate and Inspection), with navigation algorithms |
| Thermal imaging | Three-axis stabilized dual-light gimbal, 640 × 512 thermal (Inspection and ENT MTPTZ) |
| Connectivity and options | |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, 4G, and Bluetooth |
| Robotic arm | Optional Unitree D1 servo arm (Standard through Ultimate) |
| Industry and public safety (ENT) | |
| Remote | Controller with screen |
| Communication | 5.8 GHz main link with 4G backup |
| Cameras | Dual 1080p, 120° wide-angle, with four fill lights |
| ENT Plus | 30 W, 3000-lumen searchlight, red and blue warning lights, and voice broadcast up to 500 m and 130 dB |
| Warranty | |
| Coverage | 1 year |
Source: Unitree Robotics published specifications and Stokes Robotics product data for the Go2-W series. Configuration options change what is installed. Your quote lists the exact configuration.
Choose your starting point
SHEP-W or Unitree Go2-W
Both are built on the same Go2-W platform. The difference is the Stokes development that comes with SHEP-W.
Stokes package
SHEP-W
Hardware
Unitree Go2-W, 7 configurations
Stokes development
Included, set up before delivery
Setup
Set up for your industry and job before it ships
Best for
Agencies and companies that want the robot ready for a specific job
Base robot
Unitree Go2-W
Hardware
Unitree Go2-W, 7 configurations
Stokes development
Not included
Setup
You configure the robot for your application
Best for
Teams with their own developers
What's included
Out of the box, and what you can add
SHEP-W robot
Unitree Go2-W, configuration you choose
Stokes secondary development
Set up before delivery
Long-life battery
15000 mAh
Fast charger
33.6 V 9 A
Remote controller
Handheld, or screen remote on ENT versions
Onsite Setup and Training
We set up the robot at your site and train the people who will run it. Training materials included.
+ $5,000.00
Online Training
Online training for the people who will run the robot, with training materials included.
+ $2,500.00
Battery and Controller Upgrade (Go2)
A digital controller and a joystick controller, plus a long-life battery upgrade and one extra long-life battery on the Unitree Go2.
+ $2,000.00
Connectivity Package
A laptop with preloaded software, a Wi-Fi router that gives the robot its own stand-alone network, and a phone for touch-screen control and a live camera view.
+ $5,000.00
STEMBOTICS Curriculum License
STEMBOTICS curriculum license for classroom robotics programs, from a Stokes Robotics team that has written robotics curriculum since 2013.
+ $4,000.00
What Stokes Robotics adds
More than the hardware
Secondary development
Our Stokes packages come with software and hardware set up for the way you will use the robot.
Curriculum
Our team has written STEM curriculum since 2005 and robotics curriculum since 2013.
Training
Onsite and online training for the people who run the robot day to day.
Buying
Two ways to buy SHEP-W
Buy online
Checkout now
- Choose your configuration and add-ons
- Check out securely online
- We prepare your robot before it ships
- Training is scheduled if you added it
Request a quote
Buy through your organization
- Tell us where the robot will work
- We talk through your site and configuration
- You get a written quote for approval
- The robot ships once the order is placed
Questions
SHEP-W FAQ
SHEP-W is built on the same Go2-W configurations and includes Stokes Robotics secondary development, set up for the way you will use it. The Unitree Go2-W is sold without Stokes development.
Stokes secondary development elevates the robot for a specific industry and job. Depending on how you will use SHEP-W, it can include curriculum, training, and development that enhances what the robot can do.
Yes. SHEP-W is available on the Go2-W ENT Plus and ENT MTPTZ configurations. ENT Plus adds a searchlight, red and blue warning lights, and voice broadcast, and ENT MTPTZ adds a thermal imaging gimbal. Stokes Robotics law enforcement packages are non-lethal only.
SHEP-W is built on the wheel-legged Go2-W, which rolls on 7-inch pneumatic tires and weighs about 18 kg. SHEP is built on the legged Go2, which weighs about 15 kg.
No. The STEMBOTICS curriculum license, onsite setup and training, and online training are optional add-ons. Choose the ones you want at checkout or in your quote request.
Yes. Choose your configuration, add-ons, and quantity, then check out online. If your school, agency, or company needs a purchase order or a formal quote, request a quote and our sales team will build it with you.
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Next step
Put SHEP-W to work
Order online today, or tell us where the robot will work and our sales team will put together a quote.




