The pet of the future? Creepy robot dog can talk, perform handstands, and even take photos of you

If your real-life dog isn't as obedient as you'd like, a Chinese firm may have a perfect robotic replacement for you. Called Go2, the'intelligent quadruped robot' can dance, do a handstand while wiggling its legs in the air and even rush to greet its owner – just like a real pooch. It can also climb the stairs, play fetch, emit music from a built-in speaker and even take photos on command, which are sent straight to the owner's smartphone. A new promo clip shows the bot showing off its tricks, including jumping between rocks and even working its way around a hedge maze. Go2 is similar to the Spot robot dog from rival Boston Dynamics, although it's been designed for consumers at a hefty price tag of $1,600 (£1,240).