Elephant Robotics MarsCat - quadruped robot showcasing advanced features and capabilities
Elephant Robotics

Elephant Robotics MarsCat Quadruped Robot

MarsCat is the world's first fully autonomous bionic pet cat with 16 servo motors and 16-DOF. Features AI-powered personality development, voice recognition, and open-source Raspberry Pi platform for educational and entertainment purposes.

Last verified: Mar 3, 2026

Pricing Options

MarsCat Standard$1,199
Starting from$1,199
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Availability & Timeline
Statuscommercial
Released2020-01-01
Last verified2026-03-03T22:20:32.945Z

AI Summary

The Elephant Robotics MarsCat is a quadruped robot. Key features: Autonomous behavior, AI personality growth, Touch response. Starting price: $1,199.

quadrupedAutonomous behavior
MarsCat High Resolution Photo 1

General Info

Manufacturer / BrandElephant Robotics (China)
Model NameMarsCat
Weight~1kg (estimated with battery)
Dimensions
Standing: 210mm x 110mm x 165mm
Folded: Compact storage

Key Features

World's first fully autonomous robot cat
16 servo motors with 16-DOF
Raspberry Pi 3 powered
Open-source platform
AI personality development
Voice recognition (~20 keywords)
5MP camera with 72Β° FOV
Two OLED eyes for lifelike expressions
Capacitive touch sensors (6x)
2-5 hours runtime per charge
Successful Kickstarter campaign

Hardware – Build Quality

Total Degrees of Freedom (DoF)16-DOF with 16 servo motors
Payload CapacityN/A (companion robot)
Battery Capacity & RuntimeINR18650MJ battery, 2-5 hours runtime, 3-hour charge
ChargerUSB charging (3 hours full charge)
Sensors Included5MP camera (72Β° FOV), TOF laser distance sensor, Gyro sensor, 6x capacitive touch sensors, Microphone for voice recognition, Environmental sensors
InterfacesWi-Fi, USB charging, Open-source API, Raspberry Pi GPIO

Software – Ecosystem

ROS/ROS2 SupportCompatible with ROS development
SDK LanguagesPython, C++
API Documentation QualityExcellent for education and makers
Open-source Repos / CommunityGitHub Repository
AI Frameworks SupportedCustom AI personality engine, Computer vision

Supplier Reliability

Warranty
Duration: 1-year standard warranty
Coverage: Hardware defects and support
Track RecordSuccessful mass production and delivery
Post-sales SupportCommunity and manufacturer support
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