This is the amusing moment a robot dog tripped while climbing steps on a campus.

Footage captured by Ms Liu shows the animatronic pet attempting to walk up the stairs before accidentally tumbling over in Shanghai, China.

The robot fell flat on the ground upon reaching the elevated platform, with its limbs folding awkwardly on impact on April 28.

Robot dogs have become increasingly popular and were widely exhibited in China recently for their agility and utility.

Last year, Taishan Cultural Tourism Group in Shandong tested a robot dog as a porter to carry storage boxes at Mount Tai.

Human and animal-like robots are being developed in several countries, with China and the United States leading the 'tech arms race.'

A military-style robot dog was even seen protecting President-Elect Donald Trump in Florida earlier this month.

Eccentric billionaire Elon Musk, who played a prominent role in Trump's recent U.S. election victory, recently presented Optimus, describing it as a multi-functional assistant capable of handling household chores, playing with children, and assisting with various repetitive tasks.