Pudu Robotics（本社：中国深セン、日本法人Pudu Robotics Japan 株式会社 代表取締役社長：張涛、以下、PUDU）は本日、新たな資金調達ラウンドで約1.5億ドルを調達したことを発表しました。 今回の資金調達ラウンド後、同社の評価額は15億ドルを超えました。 数十億ドルという金額は、PUDUの技術的な障壁、商業的な拡張性、そして世界的なリーダーシップに対する資本市場の強い信頼を反映しています。 今回のラウンドでは、&nbsp;PUDUの累計資金調達額は現在3億ドルを超えています。資金調達による収益は、開発を加速するために戦略的に活用される予定です。 AI技術を組み込み、製品ポートフォリオを拡大し、グローバル市場への進出を深め、製造能力を増強し、サプライチェーン能力をさらに強化します。これらの取り組みは、急速に進化する商用サービスロボット分野における当社のリーダーシップを強化し、将来の資本市場における重要な節目に向けた強固な基盤を築くことを目的としています。Pudu Roboticsは、商業サービスロボット分野で最も急速に成長している企業の1つとして台頭しています。 サービス配送ロボット、業務用清掃ロボット、産業用配送ロボット、エンボディドインテリジェントロボットのマルチセクターアプローチにより、&nbsp;2025年には前年比100%という驚異的な収益増加を達成しました。特に、同社の業務用清掃ロボット製品は総収益の70%以上を占めるまでに成長し、産業配送ロボットは市場投入からわずか1年で4,000台以上が出荷されるなど、急速に普及しています。この商業的な成功は、 PUDUの広範なグローバル展開によってさらに裏付けられています。PUDUのソリューションは、カルフール、ウォルマート、EDEKAなどの世界有数のブランドに広く採用されています。Frost &amp; Sullivanの「世界の商用サービスロボット市場調査（2023年）」によると、 Pudu Roboticsは世界市場シェアの23%を占め、世界第1位にランクインし、国際的な導入においても業界をリードする地位を維持しています。深センに本社を置き、成都と香港に専用の研究開発センターを構える同社は、ナビゲーションアルゴリズム、マルチロボットスケジューリング、モーションコントローラー、統合型ジョイントモジュールなどのコアコンポーネントのフルスタック開発を通じて、技術的な限界を押し広げ続けています。Pudu RoboticsのCEOである張涛は、「今回の資金調達は、 PUDUの業界におけるリーダーシップ、製品と技術力、グローバルブランド、そして商業インフラに対する強力な証明となるものです」と述べた。 戦略的投資家および産業パートナーの支援を受け、 PUDUは今後もAI搭載型ロボットと商用サービスロボットの限界を押し広げていきます。私たちは発明家の精神で革新を続け、グローバルなビジョンを活用してロボットの普及を加速させ、グローバルバリューチェーンにおける業界を新たな高みへと引き上げることに尽力してまいります。&nbsp;Pudu RoboticsについてPudu Roboticsは、AIとロボット技術を通じて、より容易な仕事とより良い生活を実現することに尽力しております。世界100億人にサービスを提供するグローバルなインテリジェントロボットインフラの構築を目指しています。移動、操作、相互作用という3つのコアテクノロジーに基づいて構築されたPudu Roboticsは、 「一つの脳、複数の具現化」アーキテクチャを採用し、専用型ロボット、セミヒューマノイドロボット、ヒューマノイドロボットを含む包括的な製品ポートフォリオを構築しています。現在、 Puduはサービス配送ロボット、業務用清掃ロボット、産業用配送ロボット、エンボディドインテリジェントロボットという4つの主要製品ラインを提供しています。同社のソリューションは、小売、ホスピタリティ、製造・産業施設、食品・飲料、不動産・資産管理サービス、医療、エンターテイメント・スポーツ、教育、公共サービスなど、幅広い業界で活用されています。現在までに、 Pudu Roboticsは世界中で12万台以上の製品を出荷しており、80以上の国と地域で事業を展開している。

Pudu Roboticsが約1億5000万ドルを調達、 企業価値は15億ドルを突破

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In collaboration with Nippon Otis,PUDU's delivery robot "FlashBot" was successfully integrated with an elevator for the first time in JapanThe robot can now automatically use elevators to make deliveries between floors.SHENZHEN, CHINA – September 22, 2023 – <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">Pudu Robotics</a> successfully conducted a project to test the cloud integration between its delivery robot "FlashBot" and elevators in collaboration with Nippon Otis Elevator Company. This is the first time PUDU has successfully integrated a robot and elevator in Japan.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/777_2023-10-07_17%3A37%3A43.png">FlashBot is a delivery robot developed by PUDU for digital management and service improvement in hotels and offices and available globally in 2021. PUDU has conducted multiple tests of cloud integration between robots and elevators, utilizing Otis Integrated Dispatch™ technology. By analyzing the differences in protocols for different elevators and making adjustments to accommodate different environments, FlashBot is now able to automatically use elevators to move around floors in a building and make deliveries without human interaction. Also, FlashBot improves robot management and the employee and customer experience in hotels and offices with flexible obstacle avoidance functionality and intelligence-driven, attentive service.Otis Integrated Dispatch technology is an API (Application Programming Interface) that is designed to integrate with most autonomous service robots. This API approach enables the robots to interface seamlessly with the elevators via the cloud or a local connection, and is more flexible and scalable than traditional hard-wired integrations. The Otis Integrated Dispatch system works at the elevator group or bank level, allowing more flexibility to add robots, including different robot models from various providers, and increasing efficiency by having multiple elevators available for the robot to use.About FlashBotFlashBot is PUDU's building delivery robot that uses elevators to make deliveries safely and reliably to rooms. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, FlashBot takes intelligent delivery to the next level, enabling advanced robotic management and service in hotels and offices.<ul><li>Flexible and efficient 3D obstacle avoidance functionality</li><li>Utilizing IoT technology to send operating instructions between FlashBot and other equipment in the building via a network in the cloud</li><li>Peace of mind with built-in UV germicidal lamps</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Smooth running with advanced 6-wheel independent suspension</li></ul>FlashBot's Main Technologies<ul><li>PUDU SLAM</li></ul>PUDU SLAM is a new SLAM solution that integrates multiple sensors such as Lidar, camera, UWB, RGBD, IMU, etc. It is a proprietary PUDU technology that enables robots to perform tasks more efficiently.<ul><li>PUDU SCHEDULER</li></ul>Multiple robots can collaborate with each other, sharing tasks and supporting scheduling to make delivery more efficient and service smarter.<ul><li>PUDU CLOUD</li></ul>PUDU's Cloud platform provides powerful cloud-based smart services for PUDU robots. The business management platform, automated operations and maintenance platform, and scenario data collection platform enable intelligent delivery by detecting the robot's operational status in real-time and making informed decisions.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/666_2023-10-07_17%3A41%3A02.png">About Pudu RoboticsPudu Robotics is a global leader in design, R&amp;D, production, and sales of commercial service robots with nearly 70,000 units shipped in over 60 countries worldwide. The company’s robots are currently in use across a wide variety of industries including restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, its mission is to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living. For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/">LinkedIn</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a> and <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>.About OtisOtis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You’ll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 69,000 people strong, including 41,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.otis.com/">www.otis.com</a> and follow us on <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/otis_elevators">LinkedIn</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.instagram.com/otiselevatorco">Instagram</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.facebook.com/otiselevatorco">Facebook</a> and <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.twitter.com/otiselevatorco">Twitter</a> @OtisElevatorCo.

Pudu Robotics Launches Open Platform for Deeper Integration and Remote Management of Delivery and Cleaning Robots<ul><li>PUDU Open Platform gives robot distributors the ability to remotely manage and customize PUDU Robots for a variety of settings including restaurants, retail, assisted living facilities, hospitals, hospitality and more</li><li>Developers now have access to core software and hardware services within PuduOS and can change code and link more easily to APIs</li></ul>CHICAGO – August 29, 2023 – <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">Pudu Robotics</a>, the world’s leading commercial service robot manufacturer with over 60,000 robots deployed globally in more than 60 countries, today announced the general availability of <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/open-platform">PUDU Open Platform</a>. The new development platform makes it possible for robot distributors to remotely access and program PUDU Robots for deeper customization, advanced navigation controls, personalized interactions and analytics. With PUDU Open Platform it’s never been easier for developers to use the full capabilities of robots and explore innovative ways to integrate them within a growing number of industries.&nbsp;<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/PUDU%20Open%20Platform%20Poster_2023-08-30_11%3A28%3A10.png">Historically, robot products have been dependent on complex hardware and software systems, requiring a deep understanding of robot hardware architecture, sensors, motion control and a number of other functions in order to properly perform on-site, secondary development. A lack of user-friendly development tools and comprehensive documentation has compounded this skills gap and made it increasingly difficult to spawn innovation at the secondary development level.&nbsp;The PUDU Open Platform standardizes development interfaces and protocols for PUDU Robots, granting distributors and developers unprecedented access to core functions remotely. This enables them to explore advanced and diverse possibilities to create innovative solutions that push the boundaries of robotics, all while the robot remains on-site, and allows them to perform specific useful tasks for businesses without active human-robot intervention. With PUDU Open Platform, businesses can seamlessly integrate PUDU Robots into their existing systems and workflows, allowing for efficient and automated tasks such as food ordering, item delivery, inventory management, opening smart doors, cleaning and much more.&nbsp;“As robots further integrate into mainstream industries such as restaurant, hospitality, retail and healthcare, a standardized platform is critical to improving efficiency of workflows, lowering barriers to robotic adoption, and boosting revenue,” said Felix Zhang, founder and chief executive officer, Pudu Robotics. “Through the launch of PUDU Open Platform, our goal is enabling a new universe of custom integrations, while also giving our community of PUDU operators, distributors and developers a way to share knowledge and applications more effectively.”&nbsp;With the launch of PUDU Open Platform, Pudu Robotics is making it easier for customers to embrace the future of robotics and automation with an emphasis on:&nbsp;● Flexible customization, seamlessly: PUDU Open Platform can be tailored to the specific needs of a business, and allows them to integrate PUDU’s robot technology into their own systems and operations without disrupting their existing infrastructure.● Enhanced efficiency: By using PUDU Open Platform, businesses can automate various tasks and processes, leading to improved operational efficiency. The platform enables businesses to optimize workflows, reduce manual labor, and increase productivity.● Advanced analytics and reporting: One of the biggest challenges for businesses incorporating robots into their operations is determining areas of improvement. PUDU Open Platform gives business access to advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, allowing them to be data-driven in their decision making in the pursuit of process optimization.● Ongoing support and updates: As the world’s leading commercial service and robot manufacturer, Pudu Robotics offers ongoing community and partner support, as well as regular updates to the Open Platform. This ensures that businesses have access to the latest features, enhancements, security updates and community insights.&nbsp;For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/">LinkedIn</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a> and <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>.About Pudu RoboticsPudu Robotics is a global leader in design, R&amp;D, production, and sales of commercial service robots with more than 60,000+ units shipped in over 60 countries worldwide. The company’s robots are currently in use across a wide variety of industries including restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, its mission is to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living.

Pudu Robotics Launches Open Platform for Deeper Integration and Remote Management of Delivery and Cleaning Robots

Pudu Robotics Wins Featured Finalist at IDEA Award 2023CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">Pudu Robotics</a>, the world's leading commercial service robot manufacturer, is delighted to announce that its universal delivery robot "PuduBot 2" has been honored as an IDEA Featured Finalist in the prestigious Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The award, judged by a panel of international experts, recognizes design, engineering, and innovation in industrial design strategy.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/PuduBot%202_2023%20IDEA%20Certificates_2023-08-28_11%3A54%3A21.png">The&nbsp;<a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.idsa.org/awards-recognitions/idea/impact-of-winning/">IDEA Design Award</a>&nbsp;is one of the most prestigious and rigorous annual design competitions in the world with tens of thousands of participants being narrowed down to a global award-winning rate of less than 10%. In its 43rd year, it has become an internationally recognized top-tier award in the field of global industrial design. Winners are selected from record-high nominations, and were judged on the design innovation and aesthetics as well as benefit to user, client/brand and society.Pudu Robotics has achieved significant accomplishments in the fields of industrial design both domestically and abroad. At present, the company has also achieved wins&nbsp;of the world's top industrial design awards, including the&nbsp;<a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.red-dot.org/">German Red Dot Award</a>, <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ifdesign.com/en/">the German iF Design Award</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.g-mark.org/en">the Japanese G-Mark Award</a>. Pudu Robotics has also received the authoritative Chinese patent award, the "Chinese Exterior Design Silver Award."About PuduBot 2As a function-oriented robot, the design concept of PuduBot 2 is centered around improving service efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing user experience. Building upon the characteristics and form of its predecessor, PuduBot 2 features an open framework and a modular design compatible with various component modules. This enables the robot to adapt to customer needs across a variety of industries, such as, restaurants, supermarkets, factories, etc. At the same time, the all-weather working mode and the all-view sensor layout ensure the long-term stable operation of the robot, providing users with safer and more reliable services.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/PuduBot%202_IDEA%20Poster_1200x630_2023-08-28_13%3A38%3A28.png">The design innovation of PuduBot 2 is not only reflected in its appearance but also in its interaction with users. The clear design of the turning lights on the robot's head help users intuitively understand the robot's driving status and movement intentions. The expressions and voice give the robot personality, providing users with a more engaging and friendly interactive experience.The continuous rise in labor costs and the increasing pressure of labor shortages can be aided through the integration of robots. Their deployment to perform tasks that are labor-intensive, monotonous, repetitive and hazardous can ease understaffing and is seen as a popular solution. PuduBot 2 specifically addresses these issues as it adopts the innovative PUDU VSLAM+ technology, which is pure visual simultaneous localization and mapping technology for robots. It boasts advantages such as maker-less deployment and no need to modify ceilings, reducing deployment time by 75%. It can operate stably in environments with high ceilings of up to 30 meters or in semi-outdoor environments. With the assistance of PuduBot 2, users can effectively save operational costs, optimize personnel allocation, enhance customer satisfaction, and thus establish brand differentiation.With outstanding design capabilities, Pudu Robotics has repeatedly impressed the international stage. These honors not only represent high recognition for PUDU's design team, but also highlight PUDU's profound technological foundation as a global leader in commercial service robots. In the future, PUDU will continue to dedicate itself to bringing better services and value to users and brands, driving the widespread application of robotic technology in social production, and contributing to greater progress and development in human society.To learn more visit: <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">https://www.pudurobotics.com/</a> and connect with us on <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a>, <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a>, <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a>, <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/42800958/admin/feed/posts/">LinkedIn</a> and <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>.About Pudu RoboticsPudu Robotics is a global leader in design, R&amp;D, production, and sales of commercial service robots with more than 60,000+ units shipped in over 60 countries worldwide. The company's robots are currently in use across a wide variety of industries including restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment, and manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, its mission is to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living.

Pudu Robotics Wins Featured Finalist at IDEA Award 2023

Pudu Robotics Wins Top Honor at MM Research Institute Awards 2023 in Retail Tech

Pudu Robotics Ushers in a New Era of Digital Cleaning with Its Intelligent Commercial Cleaning Robot PUDU CC1Pudu Robotics, the global leader in commercial service robots, has been on its journey to explore the field of digital cleaning since the launch of its Intelligent Commercial Cleaning Robot. Under the slogan "Clean and Clever, Four-in-1", the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/products/puduCC1">PUDU CC1</a> is designed for various indoor commercial environments, including office buildings, retail stores, hotels, schools, hospitals, and nursing homes.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/1200_630_2023-05-23_11%3A26%3A07.png">PUDU CC1 won Red Dot Product Design Award 2023The PUDU CC1 boasts a range of advanced features that make it an all-in-one cleaning solution. It combines sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, and dust-mopping functionalities to cater to all cleaning needs and is suitable for both hard floors and soft floors. With its array of automation functions, including automatic water addition and drainage, automatic recharging, and breakpoint resume cleaning function, this robot effectively eliminates the need for manual intervention, saving valuable time and labor.Equipped with a PUDU SLAM positioning system, the PUDU CC1 supports both Visual SLAM and Laser SLAM positioning and navigation solutions, enabling it to perform tasks efficiently in complex scenarios. Multi-fusion sensors allow the robot to stop at any angle and move away upon encountering obstacles.With its pre-set program, the PUDU CC1 can operate automatically, streamlining cleaning procedures and enhancing workflow, resulting in a consistent cleaning efficiency that delivers superior cleaning standards. The robot is capable of working continuously throughout the day and can clean up to 12,000 square meters in a single day, all while maintaining high cleaning quality through its high-frequency cleaning and automated, standardized cleaning processes.By taking on the repetitive and redundant tasks in cleaning, the PUDU CC1 helps to alleviate workforce challenges. Its user-friendly interface and simple operation make it easy to set up and use with minimal training. The modular component design of the robot allows for quick and efficient loading and unloading of accessories like side brushes, roller brushes, squeegees, and mopping sweepers in just one minute. By automating cleaning tasks, employees can focus on more challenging responsibilities, which in turn increases productivity.The robot also comes equipped with an APP that allows users to keep track of the robot's work status in real time. By sending notifications for cleaning performance, including cleaning time and area, it enables users to monitor the effectiveness of their cleaning robots and provides detailed reports for measurable cleaning.By doing so, the PUDU CC1 helps to lower the cost of recruitment, training, and management. The robot's innovative design and functionality have also earned it the prestigious Red Dot Product Design Award 2023. This cutting-edge cleaning robot demonstrates PUDU Robotics' commitment to providing advanced, efficient, and user-friendly cleaning solutions for commercial environments.For more information on Pudu Robotics, please visit <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">https://www.pudurobotics.com/</a>Or follow us on social media:<a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/">LinkedIn</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>About Pudu RoboticsShenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&amp;D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living, Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.

Pudu Robotics Ushers in a New Era of Digital Cleaning with Its Intelligent Commercial Cleaning Robot PUDU CC1

Pudu Robotics Secures Hundreds of Millions of Yuan in Series C4 Financing, on Top of $15 Million C3 Round in FebruarySHENZHEN, China, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">Pudu Robotics</a> (the “Company”), the global leader in commercial service robots, has successfully secured hundreds of millions of yuan in its C4 financing round, marking the second time the Company has raised funds in 2023, following its previous US$15 million C3 round announced in February. The latest financing round reflects that the capital market is regaining confidence in the service robotics industry as a whole.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/%E8%9E%8D%E8%B5%84%E6%96%B0%E9%97%BB%E5%B0%81%E9%9D%A2%E5%9B%BE_2023-05-08_15%3A41%3A47.png">Pudu&nbsp;Robotics&nbsp;Secures&nbsp;Series&nbsp;C4&nbsp;FinancingPudu Robotics has established a strong presence in the global market, with sales figures that highlight its competitive edge. As of December 2022, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 56,000 units globally, and has expanded its presence across North America, Europe, East Asia, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America, with its robots being used in over 60 countries and more than 600 cities worldwide. A 2022 CIC Research study showed that Pudu Robotics has become the manufacturer with the highest cumulative shipments of commercial service robots globally.Notably, in February, Pudu Robotics announced a record-breaking order of 3,000 units of its robotic products from Skylark Group, Japan’s leading catering and dining company. The Company’s high-end delivery robot “BellaBot” particularly gained popularity worldwide, and its has snapped up over 80% in overseas catering market share.As Pudu Robotics continues to expand its overseas market, the Company achieved a nearly 40% year-on-year increase in operating cash income in 2022, with annual shipments exceeding 20,000 units.In a bid to deploy its services in more scenarios, Pudu Robotics has rolled out a slew of robot products for catering delivery use, and these robots have been put to wide use in restaurants, cafes, hospitals, hotels and office buildings.Meanwhile, Pudu Robotics’ global product line has extended to smart cleaning robots and smart disinfection robots, among others. Also, in mid-April, Pudu Robotics announced a strategic partnership with KONE, a world-leading elevator company, to develop and build smart building services.As the Company continues ramping up its international presence and expanding its product lineups, Pudu Robotics’ technical research and development capabilities have become even more vital.On the hardware front, Pudu Robotics has independently developed high-performance core components such as laser radar, active cameras, motors and motion controllers. These breakthroughs have solved critical challenges the Company faced and significantly reduced production costs while ensuring a smooth and stable supply chain.In terms of software algorithms, Pudu Robotics has developed core technologies for commercial service robots, such as VSLAM+, achieving integration of multiple technical solutions. For example, in March, the robot maker announced that it is working to leverage the power of its proprietary upgraded PUDU VSLAM+ technology to expand its service scenarios and facilitate a larger scale of robot deployment across multiple models.By accelerating R&amp;D, establishing comprehensive technological advantages, and creating an open ecosystem, Pudu Robotics aims to enhance the performance of its commercial service robots and serve a wider range of businesses and users.To learn more visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">https://www.pudurobotics.com/</a> and connect with us on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/">LinkedIn</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>.About Pudu RoboticsShenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&amp;D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living, Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.

Pudu Robotics Secures Hundreds of Millions of Yuan in Series C4 Financing, on Top of $15 Million C3 Round in February

SwiftBot from Pudu Robotics Sets the Standard for Delivery Robots with iF Design Award Win<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">Pudu Robotics</a> is pleased to announce they are recipients of the prestigious iF Design Award 2023 for SwiftBot, their next generation delivery robot. The iF Design Award is given out each year by 133 design experts from around the world who determine award winners based on a set of objective standards. Out of 11,000 entries from 56 countries, SwiftBot stood out thanks to its cutting-edge capabilities and aesthetic design.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/SwiftBot%20iF%20Design%20Award_Poster_2023-04-20_11%3A06%3A02.png">PUDU SwiftBot won iF Design Award 2023SwiftBot represents a remarkable step into the future of robotic delivery systems. Built around a revolutionary front and rear dual laser lidar chassis, it comes with fully enclosed delivery compartments that can carry goods from one location to another, and its real-time environment analysis algorithm provides the capability of maneuvering through highly complex and dynamic spaces, making it an ideal delivery system for indoor venues such as restaurants, bars, and stores.&nbsp;iF Design judges noted several specific features the SwiftBot comes equipped with as reasoning for their vote. SwiftBot is enabled with omnidirectional perception capability so that it can safely and efficiently deliver items and move backwards and out of the way if necessary. Combined with IoT functionality that connects the SwiftBot to other PUDU devices and smart facility infrastructures, this allows SwiftBot freedom of movement and avoidance of obstacles throughout a building’s various spaces, even allowing it to utilize elevators on its own.&nbsp;By utilizing the PUDU Smart IoT platform, SwiftBot can seamlessly navigate through E-gates and electric glass doors, automatically call and enter elevators, select the desired floor, and exit upon arrival.Additionally, SwiftBot’s human responsiveness comes thanks to detection algorithm that allows the robot to detect people in the vicinity and to allow them space to pass by before continuing with its task at hand.&nbsp;This detection of the human element of the robot’s surroundings is expanded on with its real-time visualized path status, which displays the robot’s intended path via a laser pointed at the ground so that those around SwiftBot can easily see where it plans on going. Human work is also aided with the innovative interaction design, which gives users the ability to open the delivery robot’s compartment doors without needing to use their hands. SwiftBot provides efficient assistance by projecting a pattern onto the floor that users can step on to signal the delivery compartment doors to open when they need something but their hands are already full.&nbsp;For more information on Pudu Robotics, please visit <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">https://www.pudurobotics.com/</a>Or follow us on social media:<a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/">LinkedIn</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>About Pudu RoboticsShenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&amp;D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living, Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.

SwiftBot from Pudu Robotics Sets the Standard for Delivery Robots with iF Design Award Win

Pudu Robotics to Expand Service Scenarios with Its Proprietary Upgraded PUDU VSLAM+Pudu Robotics, the global leader in commercial service robots, has announced that it will leverage the power of its proprietary upgraded PUDU VSLAM+ technology to expand the service scenarios of commercial service robots.Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) is a technology used in autonomous vehicles, equipping them with the ability to generate maps of unfamiliar terrains and environments while locating their positions within the space. The PUDU VSLAM+ is a new and innovative approach to localizing and mapping that overcomes the limitations of Marker Positioning and Laser Positioning which are costly to deploy and inflexible to environmental modifications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Traditionally, service robots have relied on ground features for navigation, whereas identifying features on roofs can ensure higher operational stability for robots, which makes them more immune to environmental adjustments. Powered by PUDU VSLAM+, the PuduBot 2, PUDU’s latest product is the world’s first service robot integrated with pure-VSLAM positioning technology that leapfrogs the ability to identify, respond to, and navigate complex indoor and outdoor environments, offering industry-leading navigation accuracy in high-ceilinged spaces.&nbsp;<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/Vslam_2023-04-03_17%3A57%3A40.png">PUDU VSLAM+ X PuduBot 2PuduBot 2 employs a top-view camera to acquire visual information that enables the device to construct a detailed 3D map of the surroundings, complemented by other sensors that work in tandem with optimization algorithms to precisely pinpoint the robot's position within its environment and quickly adapt to special changes. In addition, the monocular of PuduBot 2 offers a major advantage over the depth cameras used in commercial service robots which have a limited detection range of five meters or less.The recognition capabilities of PuduBot 2 are greatly enhanced thanks to the algorithms for identifying and filtering visible lights, which allows the built-in camera to scan and remember vertical spaces higher than 30 meters, granting it an unmatched advantage over its peers when operating in large indoor venues such factories, supermarkets, and museums, or even open outdoor spaces where Marker Positioning and Laser Positioning solutions may not be feasible or practical.With the PUDU VSLAM+, there is no need to paste markers or change indoor environments for PuduBot 2 to work, which translates to a 75% increase in deployment efficiency. PuduBot 2 can generate a map covering an area of over 1,000 square meters within 15 minutes and complete the entire map configuration within an hour. It can also conduct extra-large scene mapping for up to 40,000 square meters, such as an exhibition center.By using the roof as a reference point for visual recognition, PuduBot 2 can be more flexible in adapting to the dynamic changes within a space such as an object or human movements that can affect their horizontal operations. This enhances the overall stability and performance of the robot, enabling it to operate more efficiently and precisely.For more information on Pudu Robotics, please visit <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">https://www.pudurobotics.com/</a>Or follow us on social media:<a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/">LinkedIn</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>About Pudu RoboticsShenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&amp;D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living, Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.

Pudu Robotics to Expand Service Scenarios with Its Proprietary Upgraded PUDU VSLAM+

Pudu Robotics Completes over $15 Million Series C3 FinancingOperating cash revenue grows nearly 40 percent YoY in 2022, with shipments exceeding 20,000 unitsPudu Robotics, a commercial service robotics manufacturer, has announced completion of a Series C3 financing round raising more than US$15 million. The financing round was exclusively invested by Puhua Capital, with Taihecap continuing to serve as the exclusive financial advisor. The new funds will be mainly used to build a new production base for Pudu Robotics in a move to expand production capacity and develop products for commercial cleaning scenarios.Pudu Robotics is a leading high-tech company in the field of commercial service robots in China. The company focuses on the R&amp;D, design, production and sales of commercial service robots. It has established a business presence in some 600 cities in more than 60 countries and regions around the world.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/PuduBot%202_Photos_02_2023-02-16_17%3A35%3A27.png">PuduBot 2 from Pudu RoboticsWith the service industry hobbled by ever mounting challenges in hiring workers worldwide, Pudu Robotics has engaged in a massive expansion beyond the borders of its home market since 2020, achieving rapid growth in shipments. Cumulative global shipments to date exceed 56,000 units, while sales in overseas markets as a percentage of the company’s total has grown from 8% in 2019 to over 80% currently.&nbsp;As a R&amp;D-driven company, Pudu Robotics has been able to independently research and produce four core components of commercial robots: motors, single-line LiDARs, RGB depth-sensing cameras, and computing platforms &amp; motion controllers.Felix Zhang, founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, said the company is developing steadily in the delivery segment, with growth in overseas shipments continuing to accelerate. The company derived 90% of its revenue from sales in 2022. Pudu Robotics has steadfastly refused to chase fast growth by rolling out low-price models or allowing leased products to take up too large a proportion of revenue, ensuring solid operating indicators in terms of payments and collections. In 2022, cash revenue from operations increased by nearly 40% year on year, with shipments exceeding 20,000 units. High-end models, most notably the BellaBot, are widely recognized across global markets. Japan's leading restaurant group Skylark ordered 3,000 BellaBots in one go, setting an industry record.&nbsp;Pudu Robotics’ current product lineup includes indoor delivery robots, PuduBot, PuduBot 2, BellaBot, KettyBot, HolaBot and SwiftBot; in-building delivery robot FlashBot; cleaning robots PUDU CC1 and PUDU SH1; as well as disinfection robot Puductor 2.Earlier, Pudu Robotics announced that it has achieved large-scale application of its independently-developed VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology solution through its latest delivery robot PuduBot 2. As an important breakthrough in the field of commercial robots, the VSLAM solution makes the product qualitatively better in terms of positioning accuracy, positioning reliability and scenario adaptability.Felix added that Pudu Robotics, as the only engineering and technology research center for indoor intelligent mobile robots in Guangdong Province, will continue to increase its investment in technology R&amp;D to maintain its leadership in the product field. At the same time, Pudu Robotics is also optimistic about the cleaning robot market, and will focus on seeking new breakthroughs in cleaning robot products to further consolidate its advantages in the delivery robot segment.For more information on Pudu Robotics, please visit <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">https://www.pudurobotics.com/</a>Or follow us on social media:<a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/">LinkedIn</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a> / <a style="color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>About Pudu RoboticsShenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&amp;D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living, Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.

Pudu Robotics Completes over $15 Million Series C3 Financing

Pudu Robotics to Continue Multi-functional and Multi-scene Strategy for its Commercial Service Robots Business in 2023SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 03, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics ("PUDU" or "the Company"), a leading commercial service robot manufacturer, has successfully deployed its robotic solutions in more than 600 cities around the world as of the end of 2022. The Company aims to expand its services and use cases in 2023, as PUDU continues to ramp up its international presence and step up its game in offering the best service robots.As of the end of 2022, PUDU’s robots were exported to over 60 countries and regions, serving customers in more than 600 cities. Additionally, the robot maker secured shipments of more than 53,000 devices in 2022, achieving a dominant industry market share.In a bid to bring its robots to more industries, PUDU has partnered with a number of world-known brands and companies, including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Carrefour, Marriott, Hilton, Shell plc, MediaMarkt and Accenture. In addition to catering businesses, PUDU’s robots have been put to use at hotels, shopping malls, convenience stores and office buildings. Through these collaborations, the Company has become a trustworthy technology partner on the international stage.<img src="https://download.pudutech.com/official_website/KA%E5%93%81%E7%89%8C%E5%90%88%E4%BD%9C_2023-02-27_13%3A40%3A22.png">Pudu Robotics Customer CasesOne major focus for PUDU lies in research and development, as it is committed to developing its own technology and making the robotics parts used in its products on its own. Looking ahead, PUDU has set ambitious goals to develop more use cases and scenarios for its commercial service robots in the coming year. The Company aims to boost its research and development capacity to keep optimizing its products while offering exceptional after-sale services.In a post-Covid era, PUDU is set to solve issues that have become even more apparent as the world learns to live with the coronavirus. Contactless services have quickly become prevalent in many markets, with the demand for service robots increasing. The International Federation of Robotics, a non-profit industry association, predicts that the global service robot market is expected to reach a size of around US$20.2 billion in 2023.Indeed, an increasing number of businesses are beginning to adopt such technological advancements after realizing the changes that robots will bring. Especially in restaurants and hotels, more owners are looking to automate parts of workflows with service robots, and PUDU’s robotic solutions can tick that box. To some degree, the deployment of such service robots can also ease the recruitment pressure many companies are facing as labor shortages persist.Robots will become more intelligent and easier to use as technology advances in 2023. PUDU intends to develop better robotics in line with this trend and its multi-functional and multi-scene strategy. The Company anticipates that its smart service robots will continue to improve work efficiency and quality for its clients. More importantly, it will better meet customers' needs by optimizing the user experience of its smart service robots. Meanwhile, PUDU will continue to expand its business into new markets and increase its market share in existing markets, to consolidate its position as an industry leader.To learn more visit: <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/">https://www.pudurobotics.com/</a> and connect with us on <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/PuduRobotics.cn/">Facebook</a>, <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PuduRobotics">YouTube</a>, <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a>, <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/">LinkedIn</a> and <a style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 71, 178);" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>.About Pudu RoboticsShenzhen-based and founded in 2016, Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&amp;D, production and sales of commercial service robots, which aims to use robots to improve the efficiency of human production and living, Pudu Robotics has been rapidly growing in recent years to become a "leader" in the global markets with coverage of over 60 countries and regions worldwide.

Pudu Robotics to Continue Multi-functional and Multi-scene Strategy for its Commercial Service Robots Business in 2023

In collaboration with Nippon Otis, PUDU's delivery robot "FlashBot" was successfully integrated with an elevator for the first time in Japan

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In collaboration with Nippon Otis, PUDU's delivery robot "FlashBot" was successfully integrated with an elevator for the first time in Japan

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