<div class="pudu-news-article" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-family:&quot;PingFang SC&quot;, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei UI&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0;max-width:100%;padding:0;width:100%;"><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Shenzhen, China — June 1, 2026 — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, today announced the launch of its new PUDU D7, its next-generation industrial semi-humanoid robot designed for manufacturing and industrial environments. PUDU D7 integrates industrial-grade hardware with embodied AI to tackle complex operational challenges across factory workflows. Built on PuduFM 1.0, Pudu Robotics’ embodied intelligence foundation model, the robot integrates scenario-driven intelligence, large-model reasoning, and practical business value to help industrial automation evolve toward intelligent, continuously learning systems.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Unlike conventional industrial robots that rely on predefined programs and fixed workflows, PUDU D7 can understand tasks, learn from experience, and continuously optimize its behavior in real-world environments. This marks a significant shift from simply executing tasks to understanding them. “An industrial-grade evolvable semi-humanoid robot—born from real-world scenarios and evolved through foundation models.” This philosophy defines PUDU D7 and reflects Pudu Robotics’ vision for the future of industrial robotics in the era of embodied intelligence.<h2 class="heading-2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgb(0, 102, 255);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.35em;margin:32px 0 16px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Comprehensive Data Collection: Building the Foundation for Industrial Embodied Intelligence</h2><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">The complexity of industrial environments demands robots capable of continuous learning and ongoing evolution. To support this, PUDU D7 features an integrated end-to-end data collection architecture capable of rapidly capturing and consolidating operational data across diverse industrial workflows. With low-latency transmission and highly synchronized data processing, the system provides a robust foundation for model training and continuous improvement.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Powered by this large-scale real-world data loop, PuduFM 1.0 continuously learns operational procedures, spatial relationships, and manufacturing processes from industrial environments, steadily improving decision-making and task adaptability over time. Unlike traditional robots whose capabilities remain fixed after deployment, PUDU D7 continuously evolves through every navigation, manipulation, interaction, and operational task it performs.<figure class="image image_resized" style="height:auto;width:100%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:1138/640;border-width:0;display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;" src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/6_1_1_918b413901.gif" alt="PUDU D7 industrial semi-humanoid robot data collection and embodied AI model training" width="1138" height="640"></figure><h2 class="heading-2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgb(0, 102, 255);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.35em;margin:32px 0 16px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Dual-Arm Dexterity: Enhancing Warehouse and Material Handling Efficiency</h2><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">In inventory storage and warehouse environments, PUDU D7 can autonomously perform high-frequency tasks such as material handling, shelf picking, inventory replenishment, and intralogistics transportation. The robot supports a payload capacity of up to 14 kg (30.9 lbs) and can operate at heights of up to 2 meters (6.6 ft), enabling efficient interaction with high-rack storage systems.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Leveraging precision force-control technology in its dual-arm system, PUDU D7 can handle heavy objects with exceptional care, minimizing the risk of product damage during transport and manipulation. PUDU D7 can also autonomously push carts and transport materials across facilities, helping improve warehouse productivity and operational efficiency.&nbsp;<figure class="image image_resized" style="height:auto;width:100%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:1280/853;border-width:0;display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;" src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/D7_5f5baa2780.webp" alt="PUDU D7 industrial semi-humanoid robot for material handling and warehouse operations" width="1280" height="853"></figure><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Powered by PuduFM 1.0, PUDU D7 moves beyond the traditional separation between navigation and manipulation. Instead, it integrates mobility, approach planning, grasping, and dynamic adjustment into a unified action framework, enabling seamless coordination between movement and operation. For manufacturers, this enables the automation of more complex, multi-step tasks while reducing manual intervention and system integration costs.<figure class="image image_resized" style="height:auto;width:100%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:1138/640;border-width:0;display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;" src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/6_1_2_1_8f54a50705.gif" alt="PUDU D7 dual-arm semi-humanoid robot performing industrial handling tasks" width="1138" height="640"></figure><h2 class="heading-2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgb(0, 102, 255);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.35em;margin:32px 0 16px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Tactile Intelligence: Millimeter-Level Precision Control</h2><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">For high-precision industrial applications such as dispensing, assembly, and fine manipulation, PUDU D7 is equipped with advanced tactile sensors capable of detecting contact force and pressure feedback in real time. The system delivers millimeter-level force-control accuracy, dynamically adjusting applied force based on material properties and task requirements. Whether performing delicate grasping, controlled pressing, or precision force application, PUDU D7 maintains stable and consistent operation while minimizing the risk of component damage.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Combined with the physical-world understanding capabilities of PuduFM 1.0, the robot can continuously optimize its manipulation strategies based on environmental conditions and task objectives, enabling greater adaptability in complex industrial settings.<figure class="image image_resized" style="height:auto;width:100%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:2000/1000;border-width:0;display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;" src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/D7_d395028d93.webp" alt="PUDU D7 tactile sensing and millimeter-level precision control demonstration" width="2000" height="1000"></figure><h2 class="heading-2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgb(0, 102, 255);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.35em;margin:32px 0 16px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">360° Environmental Awareness: Adapting to Dynamic Industrial Environments</h2><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">To operate reliably in complex factory settings, PUDU D7 is equipped with dual front-and-rear LiDAR systems and a comprehensive perception system. The robot continuously captures surrounding spatial information, accurately identifying obstacles, route changes, and environmental conditions in real time. By dynamically analyzing changing operational conditions, PUDU D7 can proactively avoid risks and navigate confidently through highly dynamic, mixed-operation industrial environments. This significantly improves both mobility safety and operational stability. As a result, manufacturers can deploy the robot with minimal modifications to existing facilities, reducing implementation complexity and accelerating adoption.<img src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/pudu_d7_industrial_humanoid_robot_360_perception_1600w_d949b23140.webp" alt="pudu-d7-industrial-humanoid-robot-360-perception-1600w.webp" width="1600" height="900"><h2 class="heading-2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgb(0, 102, 255);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.35em;margin:32px 0 16px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Autonomous Battery Swapping: Enabling 24/7 Operations</h2><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">To meet the demands of around-the-clock industrial operations, PUDU D7 supports fully autonomous battery swapping. The robot can independently remove, replace, and recharge batteries without human intervention, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous productivity. This self-sustaining power management system enables 24/7 operation while improving equipment utilization and overall operational efficiency.<h2 class="heading-2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgb(0, 102, 255);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.35em;margin:32px 0 16px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Industrial Design Reimagined: A New Aesthetic for Intelligent Machines</h2><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Beyond its technological advancements, PUDU D7 introduces a refined industrial design that balances functionality, reliability, and visual appeal. The robot adopts a design language that combines robust industrial form factors with softer contours, creating a visual identity that conveys both strength and approachability.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">The head design draws inspiration from industrial safety helmets, enhanced by gradient diamond-pattern textures that reinforce safety recognition while conveying a futuristic visual identity. The leg architecture utilizes open-frame structures to reduce visual bulk and create a lighter, more agile appearance. Meanwhile, the chassis incorporates design cues inspired by off-road vehicles, emphasizing its mobility and adaptability across challenging terrain. Finished in dark matte materials with distinctive high-visibility signal-light elements, PUDU D7 projects a professional, dependable, and technologically advanced industrial presence through its clean and streamlined silhouette.<figure class="image image_resized" style="height:auto;width:100%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:1280/853;border-width:0;display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;" src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/D7_19ea337934.webp" alt="PUDU D7 industrial semi-humanoid robot design and intelligent machine aesthetics" width="1280" height="853"></figure><h2 class="heading-2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgb(0, 102, 255);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.35em;margin:32px 0 16px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">From Automation Tool to Industrial Intelligent Agent</h2><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">As industrial intelligence continues to evolve, robots are no longer limited to executing predefined workflows. PUDU D7 represents a new generation of embodied AI robots capable of continuously learning, evolving, and truly understanding industrial environments. Through the integration of PuduFM 1.0, a real-world data loop, and deep industrial deployment, Pudu Robotics is accelerating the transition from traditional automation to intelligent industrial agents.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 18px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Looking ahead, the company is further exploring the future of embodied AI through PuduAgent, a general-purpose embodied agent architecture. If PuduFM 1.0 enables robots to understand how to perform tasks, PuduAgent serves as the robot’s cognitive task engine. It can understand user objectives, autonomously decompose complex workflows, dynamically orchestrate navigation, manipulation, and perception capabilities, and coordinate multiple robots to complete long-horizon tasks spanning different locations and processes.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.75em;margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">This vision extends robotics beyond isolated task execution toward intelligent systems capable of planning, decision-making, and autonomous collaboration. For Pudu Robotics, the value of embodied intelligence lies not only in automating repetitive work, but also in enabling robots to integrate seamlessly into real-world production and everyday life. “Born Intelligent. Transforming Industries. Reimagining Life.” reflects Pudu Robotics’ long-term vision: creating robots that continuously understand their environments, learn from experience, evolve collaboratively, and generate greater value across industrial, commercial, and everyday applications.<h2 class="heading-2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgb(0, 102, 255);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.35em;margin:34px 0 12px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">About Pudu Robotics</h2><p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6em;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6em;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Pudu Robotics has achieved full-stack proprietary R&amp;D in core technologies, including navigation algorithms, multi-robot scheduling, swarm control, motion controllers, and integrated joint modules.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6em;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Built on three core technologies—Embodied Navigation, Embodied Manipulation, and Embodied Interaction—Pudu Robotics has pioneered an “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.<p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);font-size:15px;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:1.6em;margin:0 0 10px;padding:0;text-align:left;text-size-adjust:100%;word-spacing:normal;">Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 85 countries and regions.</div>

Pudu Robotics has unveiled PUDU D7, a next-generation industrial humanoid robot designed for real-world manufacturing environments. Powered by PuduFM 1.0, it integrates data collection, dual-arm dexterity, tactile intelligence, 360° perception, autonomous battery swapping, and intelligent agent capabilities to advance industrial robotics from fixed automation to continuously learning embodied AI.

PUDU Embodied Unveils the Next-Generation PUDU D7: Opening a New Chapter for Industrial Semi-Humanoid Robotics

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<div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><div class="ace-line old-record-id-UsvpdXpraoBpUoxmWu5cQwnsnbg" style="text-align:center;">A landmark project at the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will bring embodied AI into every stage of the guest experience.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-UsvpdXpraoBpUoxmWu5cQwnsnbg">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-UsvpdXpraoBpUoxmWu5cQwnsnbg"><meta charset="utf-8"></div><div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><div class="ace-line old-record-id-JBr8d0mopoxwkmxszIWcNOhynWd">SHENZHEN, China, June 1, 2026 — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en" data-lark-is-custom="true">Pudu Robotics</a>, a global leader in commercial service robotics, and Shenzhen Culture &amp; Tourism Industry Development Co. Ltd （Abbv. Shenzhen CITD Co. Ltd) have officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop the world's first full-scenario robot-serviced hotel on the West Artificial Island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in China.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-JBr8d0mopoxwkmxszIWcNOhynWd">&nbsp;</div><div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><div class="ace-line old-record-id-NOJDdqmifoPUabxcqqCc1VSvnuf">Designed as a next-generation hospitality destination, the hotel will integrate robots across every major service scenario, including guest reception, room delivery, cleaning, food service, and guest support. Powered by embodied AI and multi-robot collaboration, the project represents one of the industry's most comprehensive deployments of robotics in a real-world hospitality environment.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-NOJDdqmifoPUabxcqqCc1VSvnuf">&nbsp;</div><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://youtu.be/nDwZ8Wq_YXw"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nDwZ8Wq_YXw" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><div class="ace-line old-record-id-TyOFd9veaoLe5NxqYgwcCskunug">&nbsp;</div><blockquote><div class="ace-line old-record-id-WzrLdzymOo5P5ixPE5bchIhrnZe">"This partnership represents an important step toward large-scale deployment of embodied intelligence in premium hospitality environments," said Cong Guo, Co-founder and CTO of Pudu Robotics. "It also provides an opportunity to explore new service models where AI and robotics work together to deliver intelligent, end-to-end experiences in the real world."</div></blockquote><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:2666/1777;" src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/20260531161719_2_59_5d64cd413b.jpg" alt="微信图片_20260531161719_2_59.jpg" width="2666" height="1777"><figcaption style="text-align:center !important;width:100%;">Cong Guo, Co-Founder &amp; CTO of Pudu Robotics</figcaption></figure><div class="ace-line old-record-id-WzrLdzymOo5P5ixPE5bchIhrnZe"><meta charset="utf-8"></div><div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><h3>A Global Landmark for the Future of Hospitality</h3><div class="ace-line old-record-id-PgY9dJOZxoleDzx3v6QcG5sqnwe">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-PgY9dJOZxoleDzx3v6QcG5sqnwe">The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is widely recognized as one of the world's most complex cross-sea transportation systems, combining bridges, tunnels, artificial islands, and underwater interchanges into a single engineering marvel.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-PgY9dJOZxoleDzx3v6QcG5sqnwe">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-PgY9dJOZxoleDzx3v6QcG5sqnwe">As a strategic gateway connecting key cities across the Greater Bay Area, the West Artificial Island provides a unique platform to showcase next-generation technologies to visitors from around the world.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-PgY9dJOZxoleDzx3v6QcG5sqnwe">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-BJZwdKHMjovXi0xJdGrcxIKsnSb">With a long-term vision extending toward 2030, Pudu Robotics and Shenzhen CTID Co. Ltd will implement the project in multiple phases, progressively introducing advanced robotics and AI capabilities to create a new global benchmark where hospitality, tourism, and intelligent automation converge.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-BJZwdKHMjovXi0xJdGrcxIKsnSb">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-BJZwdKHMjovXi0xJdGrcxIKsnSb"><meta charset="utf-8"></div><div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><div class="ace-line old-record-id-UGzwd7lbJozyyNxKSVAcUXzjnNg">According to the project roadmap, the hotel will enter a phased rollout beginning this year. A trial operation is scheduled to commence by the end of 2026, opening selected guest rooms and robot-powered services to the public. Early visitors will be among the first to experience a seamless hospitality journey powered by robotics—from automated welcoming and intelligent check-in to autonomous in-room delivery services.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-UGzwd7lbJozyyNxKSVAcUXzjnNg"><meta charset="utf-8"></div><div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><h3>A Preview of the Hotel of Tomorrow</h3><div class="ace-line old-record-id-QoZhdHW3mopdnsx1L4CcqoXQnKc">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-QoZhdHW3mopdnsx1L4CcqoXQnKc">To showcase the vision behind the project, Pudu Robotics transformed the signing ceremony into a live demonstration of future hotel operations, presenting a comprehensive portfolio of robotic solutions operating together in a hospitality setting.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-QoZhdHW3mopdnsx1L4CcqoXQnKc">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-IAf5dLQAKoejPwxnSxucbj3qnIh">Guests experienced autonomous retail and delivery through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/flashbot-new" data-lark-is-custom="true">FlashBot</a>'s intelligent vending system, where beverages were automatically retrieved and delivered following a mobile order. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/pudut300" data-lark-is-custom="true">PUDU T300</a> demonstrated heavy-duty luggage transportation and autonomous elevator interaction, highlighting its 300-kilogram payload capability.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-IAf5dLQAKoejPwxnSxucbj3qnIh">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-Lk8SdVcDdonwJ7xQPVqcxMW9nHc">Meanwhile, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/cc1-pro" data-lark-is-custom="true">PUDU CC1 Pro</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/mt1" data-lark-is-custom="true">PUDU MT1</a> cleaning robots performed real-time cleaning operations throughout the venue, demonstrating AI-native waste detection and autonomous floor maintenance. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/bellabotpro" data-lark-is-custom="true">BellaBot Pro</a> served freshly brewed coffee to guests while interacting through voice and lighting effects, while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/kettybot_pro" data-lark-is-custom="true">KettyBot Pro</a> continuously delivered refreshments and snacks throughout the event while displaying event information on its advertising screen.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-Lk8SdVcDdonwJ7xQPVqcxMW9nHc">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-FFNFdXu2EoC6IlxsGoqciQUtnco">The showcase concluded with interactive performances from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/d5" data-lark-is-custom="true">PUDU D5</a>, offering attendees a glimpse of how robotics can create engaging and memorable guest experiences beyond operational efficiency.</div><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:3292/1210;" src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/20260601_164328_4b47aed97c.png" alt="20260601-164328.png" width="3292" height="1210"><figcaption style="text-align:center !important;width:100%;">Inside the launch ceremony of Pudu Robotics' all-scenario product matrix</figcaption></figure><div class="ace-line old-record-id-FFNFdXu2EoC6IlxsGoqciQUtnco"><meta charset="utf-8"></div><div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><h3>From Individual Robots to a Fully Connected Service Ecosystem</h3><div class="ace-line old-record-id-I0hddnbcboPRMsxvBRcc9gslnch">Unlike conventional smart hotels that rely on isolated automation tools, the project is designed around a fully connected robotic service ecosystem. From arrival and check-in to room service, dining, housekeeping, and lifestyle amenities, robots will work collaboratively across the entire guest journey, delivering a seamless and highly personalized hospitality experience.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-I0hddnbcboPRMsxvBRcc9gslnch">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-IMVadZe1koV9aOxuBHrc9EvFnUb">By integrating multiple robot types into a unified operational framework, the hotel will enable continuous, autonomous service throughout its public spaces, guest rooms, and back-of-house operations—establishing one of the industry's first truly end-to-end robotic hospitality environments.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-QWnWdr45EohGjRx2kXvcWEWgnRh">Together, these capabilities move beyond isolated automation and establish one of the world's first truly end-to-end robotic hospitality environments.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-QWnWdr45EohGjRx2kXvcWEWgnRh"><meta charset="utf-8"></div><div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><h3>The Technology Behind the Experience</h3><div class="ace-line old-record-id-B8UOde4PQoOChxxeUTlcdVxhnje">Powering the hotel's intelligent operations is Pudu Robotics' embodied intelligence foundation model, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/news/pudu-robotics-unveils-pudufm-1-0-embodied-intelligence-foundation-model" data-lark-is-custom="true">PuduFM 1.0</a>, together with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/news/pudu-robotics-launches-puduagent-universal-embodied-ai-agent-platform" data-lark-is-custom="true">PuduAgent</a>, the company's general embodied AI agent platform.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-LUVZdBHdvoXMLCx9r2ncdiMDnZ5">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-LUVZdBHdvoXMLCx9r2ncdiMDnZ5">Pudu Robotics has pioneered the introduction of advanced autonomous driving methodologies into indoor robotics, building a unified end-to-end software and AI architecture based on Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models and world-model-driven navigation technologies.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-LUVZdBHdvoXMLCx9r2ncdiMDnZ5">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-OQxzd8ZZDoHjLux6WGucIq2fnAh">This architecture enables robots with different physical forms and responsibilities to operate from a shared intelligence framework. Reception robots can understand gestures and social interactions, delivery robots can autonomously optimize routes, and cleaning robots can dynamically adapt to changing environments—all while leveraging the same core AI capabilities.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-OQxzd8ZZDoHjLux6WGucIq2fnAh">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-CAROdduixoNZ6JxlOtecvyh6nRg">By allowing knowledge and intelligence to be transferred efficiently across different robot categories, Pudu's platform significantly accelerates product development and deployment while ensuring a consistent user experience across diverse scenarios. The result is a new approach to robotics that combines scalability, adaptability, and operational efficiency at unprecedented levels.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-CAROdduixoNZ6JxlOtecvyh6nRg">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-CAROdduixoNZ6JxlOtecvyh6nRg"><meta charset="utf-8"></div><div data-page-id="ZbNudRjGCo2kRhxDJ4ec6oxancc" data-lark-html-role="root" data-docx-has-block-data="false"><h4>About Pudu Robotics</h4><div class="ace-line old-record-id-NbMudOdRooTR4mxKplOcWl3EnVc">Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-NbMudOdRooTR4mxKplOcWl3EnVc">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-YgNAdahJZoElxUxhYOwcKzxlnZe">Pudu Robotics has achieved full-stack proprietary R&amp;D in core technologies, including navigation algorithms, multi-robot scheduling, swarm control, motion controllers, and integrated joint modules.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-YgNAdahJZoElxUxhYOwcKzxlnZe">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-RVF1dWBj7oUDT2xpL3schX9Ynjc">Built on three core technologies—Embodied Navigation, Embodied Manipulation, and Embodied Interaction—Pudu Robotics has pioneered an "One Brain, Multiple Embodiments" architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-RVF1dWBj7oUDT2xpL3schX9Ynjc">&nbsp;</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-QBE0d5ZmBoDzCPxKgLYcBWWvn7f">Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.</div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-CAJldCN8LoeRvTxIJeNcB6VmnIY">To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 85 countries and regions.</div></div></div></div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-FFNFdXu2EoC6IlxsGoqciQUtnco"> &nbsp;</div></div></div></div><div class="ace-line old-record-id-WzrLdzymOo5P5ixPE5bchIhrnZe">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div>

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, is showcasing its latest robotics innovations at BEYOND Expo 2026, one of Asia's leading technology and innovation events focused on the convergence of AI and the physical world. On the opening day of the expo, Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, participated in a featured fireside chat at the opening ceremony, where he discussed a range of topics covering entrepreneurship, global expansion, embodied AI, and the future of humanoid robotics.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/pudu_robotics_felix_zhang_beyond_expo_2026_fireside_chat_bc07a90c6c.webp" alt="Pudu Robotics Founder and CEO Felix Zhang speaking at BEYOND Expo 2026" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, speaks at BEYOND Expo 2026.</figcaption></figure>As robotics and AI continue to converge across real-world industrial applications, Pudu Robotics’ products and services show how robotics systems are evolving beyond single-task automation toward more adaptive deployment across commercial, industrial, and service environments.During the fireside chat, Zhang shared his perspectives on several key industry topics:<ul><li>The next phase of robotics competition will be defined by the integration of AI models, robotic mobility, real-world deployment capabilities, and scalable commercialization, rather than hardware alone.</li><li>In its global expansion, Pudu is implementing a “breadth-first” strategy that sees the company enter multiple markets simultaneously before deepening operations in high-performing regions. Through this strategy, the company focuses on long-term commitment and a strong local presence to build customer trust in B2B robotics.</li><li>The physical AI sector is entering a clearer phase of development, with large-scale commercialization dependent on continued advancements in generalization capabilities, large-scale real-world data accumulation, and the availability of accessible, general-purpose robotics products for broader deployment.</li><li>To support this direction, Pudu Robotics has introduced its embodied intelligence foundation model PuduFM 1.0 and the general embodied AI agent platform PuduAgent. Together, these strengthen the integration of AI models, autonomous mobility, and real-world task execution in robots.</li><li>Built on its “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture, Pudu is accelerating the transfer of AI capabilities across multiple robotic form factors and application scenarios, advancing a multi-form ecosystem comprising specialized robots, semi-humanoid robots, and humanoid robots, each optimized for different environments and applications.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/pudu_robotics_beyond_expo_2026_booth_robotics_portfolio_3c8ee96bb4.webp" alt="Pudu Robotics booth showcasing its commercial service robotics portfolio at BEYOND Expo 2026" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Pudu Robotics showcases its robotics portfolio at BEYOND Expo 2026.</figcaption></figure>At BEYOND Expo 2026, Pudu Robotics is showcasing a broad portfolio spanning commercial cleaning robots, industrial delivery robots, and its quadruped robot PUDU D5 that together reflect the company's continued expansion from commercial service robotics into broader intelligent robotics applications.Visitors attending BEYOND Expo 2026 are invited to visit Pudu Robotics at:<ul><li>Booth: Hall A-C, K03</li><li>Date: May 28–30, 2026</li><li>Venue: The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo</li></ul>As AI increasingly moves from digital systems into physical-world deployment, Pudu Robotics continues expanding its global footprint while accelerating the commercialization of intelligent robotic technologies across increasingly diverse real-world scenarios.<h2>About Pudu Robotics</h2>Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.Built on three core technologies—mobility, manipulation, and AI—Pudu Robotics has pioneered an industry-first “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing and industrial facilities, food and beverage, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 80 countries and regions.

At BEYOND Expo 2026 in Macao, Pudu Robotics showcased its latest robotics portfolio and shared insights into global expansion, embodied AI, and the commercialization of Physical AI. Founder and CEO Felix Zhang discussed how Pudu’s “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture supports the company’s evolution from commercial service robotics into broader intelligent robotics applications.

Pudu Robotics at BEYOND Expo 2026: Globalizing Physical AI from Shenzhen

Pudu Robotics unveiled major product, technology, and commercialization updates across its four core business lines — commercial cleaning, general embodied AI, industrial delivery, and service delivery — during its 2026 Partner Summit in Shenzhen. - Pudu Robotics has maintained its industry-leading position in commercial cleaning robot shipments, driven by the strong market performance of its flagship PUDU CC1 and PUDU MT1 robots. - Revenue from Pudu's industrial delivery and service delivery robotics businesses both achieved more than 100% year-over-year growth. - The company officially announced its expansion into the autonomous forklift market for industrial logistics. - Pudu's service delivery robots continue to rank No.1 globally in both market share and sales volume.

Pudu Robotics Unveils Major Breakthroughs Across Four Core Product Lines at Pudu 2026 Partner Summit

April 30, 2026 — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, continues to expand its general embodied AI portfolio with ongoing development of its humanoid robot, PUDU D9.As part of Pudu’s long-term roadmap toward general-purpose embodied intelligence, the company has been steadily investing in core capabilities across embodied mobility, embodied manipulation, and embodied interaction. The upgraded PUDU D9 reflects this continued progress, bringing together multiple areas of technical development into a more integrated system.Rather than a singular breakthrough, the PUDU D9 represents the steady maturation of Pudu’s general embodied AI ecosystem. It follows a deliberate development path where core technologies are validated across diverse form factors—ranging from the PUDU D7 semi-humanoid to the PUDU D5 quadruped. This multi-form approach has allowed Pudu to refine system stability and generalization in real-world environments before consolidating these capabilities into the D9 platform.<h2>Systemic Integration and Versatility</h2>Standing 170cm tall and weighing 58kg, the latest iteration of the PUDU D9 focuses on improving coordination between hardware performance and motion intelligence. Built on a full-stack, self-developed architecture, the system demonstrates enhanced adaptability across different environments, supporting more fluid and stable task execution.This progress is driven by continuous improvements in motion control and system coordination, enabling the robot to maintain stability and responsiveness under varying real-world conditions.<h2>A Step Toward System-Level Embodied AI</h2>The ongoing development of the PUDU D9 reflects a broader industry shift toward system-level integration, where sensing, decision-making, and execution are more tightly aligned. Within Pudu’s broader robotics portfolio—including the PUDU D5 and PUDU D7—the D9 serves as a platform for bringing these capabilities together in a more unified form.Pudu Robotics will continue its long-term investment in embodied AI, with a focus on iterative development and real-world validation across its product ecosystem.<h2>About Pudu Robotics</h2>Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.Pudu Robotics has achieved full-stack proprietary R&amp;D in core technologies, including navigation algorithms, multi-robot scheduling, swarm control, motion controllers, and integrated joint modules.Built on three core technologies—Embodied Navigation, Embodied Manipulation, and Embodied Interaction—Pudu Robotics has pioneered a “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 120,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 80 countries and regions.

Pudu Robotics continues to advance its general embodied AI portfolio through the ongoing development of PUDU D9, its humanoid robot platform. Built on Pudu’s long-term roadmap toward general-purpose embodied intelligence, the D9 integrates progress in embodied mobility, manipulation, and interaction, while drawing on technical validation across the PUDU D5 quadruped and PUDU D7 semi-humanoid platforms.

Pudu Robotics Advances General Embodied AI Portfolio with Ongoing Development of PUDU D9

Dallas, TX, April 27, 2026 -- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en">Pudu Robotics</a>, a global leader in commercial service robotics, officially opened a new U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas, on April 23 as part of its global strategic expansion. The new facility is set to enhance Pudu’s regional capabilities and underscores the company's long-term commitment to the Americas, marking a new phase of scaled, structured business development.&nbsp;<img src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/4da92013_6828_4a08_9cf6_6413a666128a_4b369a104a.jpg" alt="4da92013-6828-4a08-9cf6-6413a666128a.jpg" width="7676" height="4318">Dallas Unlocks Greater Efficiency and Regional CoordinationAs a central hub for nationwide and cross regional operations across the Americas, Dallas brings strong strategic advantages. The area offers well-developed logistics and supply chain infrastructure, a business friendly environment, and access to a broad base of enterprise customers. Its central location will allow Pudu more efficient coverage across both North America and South America. As Pudu transitions into a phase of rapid, scalable growth in the Americas, its new centralized headquarters, which is located in Richardson’s Sherman Tech Center and combines a modern office space, product showroom, and on site warehousing, will enhance support management, operations, and long term regional coordination.Meanwhile, as part of its broader infrastructure optimization, the company has also transitioned its Santa Clara office into a streamlined logistics support function outpost and established a dual warehouse system on both coasts to support nationwide delivery in the U.S.&nbsp;Pudu in the Americas – A Growing Footprint Across Diverse IndustriesSince entering the U.S. market in 2018, Pudu has steadily expanded its footprint across the Americas to a point of deep, localized operations. To date, nearly 15,000 Pudu robots have been deployed across the Americas, driving regional revenue growth of 285% year over year, bringing the company to a phase of large scale commercialization.&nbsp;This rapid adoption is fueled by Pudu’s comprehensive product matrix, which addresses the specific labor and efficiency needs of the American market across four core categories:<ul style="padding-left:29.33px;"><li>Service Delivery: Led by the industry-favorite <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/bellabot">BellaBot</a> and the newly enhanced <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/bellabotpro">BellaBot Pro</a>, which have become the gold standard for hospitality and retail interaction.</li><li>Commercial Cleaning: Featuring the best-selling <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/puduCC1">PUDU CC1 series</a>, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/mt1">PUDU MT1 series</a> designed for large-scale dry cleaning, and the recently launched <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/pudu-bg1-series">PUDU BG1 series</a>—an AI-native large scrubber-dryer robot built for heavy-duty environments.</li><li>Industrial Delivery: The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products?tab=industrial">PUDU T-series</a> robots provide versatile logistics support with payload capacities ranging from 150kg to 600kg, streamlining warehouse and factory workflows.</li><li>General embodied AI: Represented by the advanced <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/d5">PUDU D5 series</a>, pushing the boundaries of how robots interact with and adapt to complex human environments.</li></ul>Partnerships with local distributors have also accelerated, achieving 63.6% YoY growth, with a rapidly expanding client base across diverse industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, industrial logistics and warehousing, real estate and property services, retail, and entertainment, sports and more. The company’s robots have enjoyed strong adoption by global industry leaders, including Walmart, Accenture, NASA, Norwegian Cruise Line, Honeywell, top automotive brands, and others.<img src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/486cfd9e_630c_408d_bdfe_1f3fd1d778d7_7fa53ebf47.jpg" alt="486cfd9e-630c-408d-bdfe-1f3fd1d778d7.jpg" width="3622" height="2037"><img src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/e612b607_8b77_4852_a3d8_3538317f54ed_f81f09a61e.jpg" alt="e612b607-8b77-4852-a3d8-3538317f54ed.jpg" width="3213" height="1807">This growth is matched by organizational development. Since entering the U.S. market in 2018, a initial team has flourished into a multi functional organization of professionals, with localized sales, after sales service, solutions, and marketing capabilities that enable stronger customer support and execution.Building a Global Future Based on a Strategy of LocalizationLooking ahead, Pudu will continue expanding its presence across key sectors including retail, logistics, food service, healthcare, and commercial cleaning, while bringing its service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI robotics solutions into broader industry scenarios.&nbsp;<blockquote>"We are building for the long-term in the Americas with a localized approach," said Raymond Pan, General Manager of the Americas at Pudu Robotics. "Our new headquarters and infrastructure optimization provide a solid foundation for this ambition. By continuing to invest in localized products, enhancing our regional supply chain, and strengthening our partner ecosystem, we are accelerating our growth across the Americas, contributing directly to Pudu Robotics' global vision of serving 10 billion people worldwide in the next 10 years."</blockquote>Pudu has established itself as a global leader in service robotics, with more than 120,000 units shipped worldwide, operations spanning over 80 countries and regions, and 23% market share in commercial service robotics—ranking No. 1 globally per Frost &amp; Sullivan's "Market Research on Global Commercial Service Robotics (2023)". Going forward, Pudu will accelerate its development and localization efforts across the Americas, while at the same time, continuing to scale its presence in other key international markets as part of its global expansion strategy.&nbsp;About Pudu RoboticsPudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics, committed to establishing a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that will serve 10 billion people worldwide.Pudu Robotics has achieved full-stack proprietary R&amp;D in core technologies, including navigation algorithms, multi-robot scheduling, swarm control, motion controllers, and integrated joint modules. Built on three core technologies—Embodied Navigation, Embodied Manipulation, and Embodied Interaction—Pudu Robotics has pioneered an "One Brain, Multiple Embodiments" architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 120,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 80 countries and regions.

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, officially opened a new U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas, on April 23 as part of its global strategic expansion. The new facility is set to enhance Pudu's regional capabilities and underscores the company's long-term commitment to the Americas, marking a new phase of scaled, structured business development.&nbsp;

Pudu Robotics Inaugurates U.S. Headquarters in Dallas, Accelerating Long-Term Growth in the Americas

SHENZHEN, April 23, 2026 –&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en">Pudu Robotics</a>, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that it has raised nearly USD 150 million in a new funding round. Following this round, the company’s valuation has exceeded USD 1.5 billion, reflecting the capital market’s strong confidence in Pudu’s technical barriers, commercial scalability, and global leadership. With this latest round, Pudu's cumulative funding now exceeds USD 300 million.Proceeds from the financing will be strategically deployed to accelerate the development of embodied AI technologies, expand the company’s product portfolio, deepen global market expansion, scale manufacturing capacity, and further strengthen supply chain capabilities. These initiatives are designed to reinforce the company’s leadership in the rapidly evolving commercial service robotics sector and laying a solid foundation for future capital market milestones.Pudu Robotics has emerged as one of the fastest-growing companies in the commercial service robotics sector, with a diversified portfolio spanning service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI robotics. This multi-sector approach resulted in a remarkable 100% year-over-year revenue surge in 2025. Notably, the company’s commercial cleaning segment has grown to represent over 70% of total revenue, while its industrial delivery robots have seen rapid adoption with over 4,000 units shipped within just one year of their market launchThis commercial success is further validated by Pudu’s extensive global footprint, with its solutions widely adopted by leading global brands including Carrefour, Walmart, and EDEKA. According to Frost &amp; Sullivan’s "Market Research on Global Commercial Service Robotics (2023)", Pudu Robotics commands a 23% global market share, ranking first worldwide and maintaining the industry’s leading position in international deployments.Headquartered in Shenzhen with dedicated R&amp;D centers in Chengdu and Hong Kong, the company continues to push technical boundaries through the full-stack development of core components, including navigation algorithms, multi-robot scheduling, motion controllers, and integrated joint modules.Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics, said: "This funding milestone is a powerful validation of Pudu’s industry leadership, product and technological strength, global brand, and commercial infrastructure. Backed by our strategic investors and industrial partners, Pudu will continue to push the boundaries of embodied AI and commercial service robotics. We remain committed to innovating with the spirit of an inventor and leveraging a global vision to accelerate robot adoption, elevating the industry to new heights in the global value chain."&nbsp;About Pudu RoboticsPudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.Built on three core technologies—mobility, manipulation, and interaction—Pudu Robotics has pioneered an “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing and industrial facilities, food and beverage, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 120,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 80 countries and regions.

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that it has raised nearly USD 150 million in a new funding round. Following this round, the company's valuation has exceeded USD 1.5 billion, reflecting the capital market's strong confidence in Pudu's technical barriers, commercial scalability, and global leadership. With this latest round, Pudu's cumulative funding now exceeds USD 300 million.

Pudu Robotics Raises Nearly USD 150 Million, Exceeds USD 1.5 Billion Valuation

Amsterdam, Netherlands&nbsp;— 17 April 2026&nbsp;— <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en">Pudu Robotics</a>, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced a strategic partnership with Gom Schoonhouden B.V., one of the Netherlands' premier professional cleaning service providers. The agreement, facilitated by Pudu's regional partner Fulin Robot Technologie B.V., marks the first deployment of the AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/pudu-bg1-series">PUDU BG1 Series</a> in Europe.&nbsp;This milestone represents a significant step forward in the adoption of next-generation cleaning automation across the European market and builds on the long-standing collaboration between Gom Schoonhouden B.V., Pudu Robotics, and Fulin Robot Technologie B.V. across multiple projects.<img src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/adcacce7_3e4b_45e8_a720_e244be33a545_01eb0b8701.jpg" alt="adcacce7-3e4b-45e8-a720-e244be33a545.jpg" width="1280" height="960"><h3>Leading the AI-Native Cleaning Era in Europe</h3>Recognized for its operational scale, service quality, and forward-looking approach to innovation, Gom Schoonhouden B.V. continues to set innovative benchmarks in the cleaning industry. Its decision to become the first adopter of the BG1 Series in Europe reflects Gom's focus on practical innovation and continuous improvement."With this deployment, we are not simply introducing a new machine, but a new way of operating," said Geoffrey Nouws, Head of Innovation at Gom.&nbsp;"We continuously look for innovations that can elevate both quality and efficiency in large-scale cleaning operations. For us, this deployment is a next step in continuously improving our service delivery. By applying this technology, we can support our clients with more consistent quality and more efficient operations in large-scale environments. Innovation is only valuable when it contributes to better results for our clients."<h3>Redefining Intelligence: AI Magic Cleaning</h3>At the core of the PUDU BG1 Series is an AI-native architecture, which integrates perception, decision-making, and execution into a continuous operational loop. Unlike traditional robots that rely on predefined routes and schedules, the BG1 is designed to dynamically respond to real-world environments—enabling more adaptive, efficient, and consistent cleaning outcomes.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:2160/1134;" src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/1200_630_2_f3fa9079ac.png" alt="1200_630 拷贝 2.png" width="2160" height="1134"></figure>This intelligence is powered by Pudu's proprietary AI Magic Cleaning system, which transforms cleaning from a task-based process into a proactive, outcome-driven operation. Through real-time mess detection, adaptive cleaning strategies, and automatic optimization of key parameters such as chemical usage and brush pressure, the system ensures high performance across complex, large-scale environments while reducing manual intervention.In addition, the BG1 Series introduces an industry-first extendable edge cleaning mechanism, enabling the scrubbing brush to reach flush against walls and shelving to eliminate traditional cleaning blind spots. Its integrated sweep-and-scrub system further enhances efficiency by combining dry debris collection and wet scrubbing in a single pass, reducing redundant operations and maximizing productivity."This partnership is a strong validation of where the cleaning industry is heading," said Felix Zhang, Founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics.&nbsp;"AI-native robotics is not just about improving efficiency—it's about fundamentally redefining how work gets done. With the BG1 Series and our AI Magic Cleaning system, we are enabling machines to move beyond execution to true understanding and decision-making. We're excited to work with forward-thinking partners like Gom to bring this new operational paradigm into real-world environments at scale."<h3>A Proven Leader in Global Growth</h3>The partnership also highlights Pudu Robotics' accelerating growth in the global cleaning robotics sector. According to data from Frost &amp; Sullivan's "Market Research on Global Commercial Service Robotics (2023)," Pudu Robotics was recognized as the global leader, commanding a 23% market share—the highest in the industry. This leadership is further evidenced by Pudu's massive operational scale, with over 120,000 robots shipped worldwide to date and a remarkable 100% year-over-year revenue growth in 2025. Today, cleaning robotics has emerged as the company's primary growth engine, now accounting for over 70% of its total revenue.&nbsp;Among its flagship products, the PUDU CC1 has surpassed 20,000 units in cumulative global shipments, with 60% deployed across Europe and North America—markets known for their stringent requirements in reliability, compliance, and service standards.<h3>Setting a New Standard for the Industry</h3>Through this collaboration, Pudu Robotics, Gom Schoonhouden B.V., and Fulin Robot Technologie B.V. will continue to explore scalable, intelligent solutions for commercial cleaning, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, consistency, and automation in complex operational environments.&nbsp;As the industry evolves, this partnership signals a broader transition toward AI-native infrastructure—where cleaning is no longer defined by repetitive tasks, but by intelligent systems capable of continuous optimization and autonomous decision-making.&nbsp;<h5>About Pudu Robotics</h5>Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.Built on three core technologies—mobility, manipulation, and AI—Pudu Robotics has pioneered an industry-first&nbsp;"One Brain, Multiple Embodiments" architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing and industrial facilities, food and beverage, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 120,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 80 countries and regions.<h5>About Gom Schoonhouden B.V.</h5>Gom Schoonhouden B.V. is one of the largest professional cleaning service providers in the Netherlands. The company focuses on its people and supports clients in creating clean, safe and well-maintained environments. With a sector-focused approach, Gom delivers tailored cleaning solutions across healthcare, education, offices and industry. Through continuous innovation and sustainable practices, Gom improves quality, efficiency and consistency in cleaning services. Always with a strong focus on people, quality and long-term partnerships.<h5>About Fulin Robot Technologie B.V.</h5>Fulin Robot Technologie B.V. is the exclusive partner of Pudu Robotics in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg and a leading specialist in the implementation of service and cleaning robotics. With a strong focus on operational excellence, Fulin supports organisations in healthcare, hospitality, logistics and facility services in adopting robotics in a safe, scalable and people‑centric way.&nbsp;Combining deep sector knowledge with hands‑on implementation expertise, Fulin ensures that advanced robotic solutions translate into real‑world impact: higher efficiency, improved service quality and a more sustainable workload for employees. The company provides end‑to‑end support, including consultancy, on‑site implementation, training, technical service and long‑term optimisation.Driven by innovation and partnership, Fulin helps organisations accelerate their digital transformation while keeping people at the heart of every solution.&nbsp;

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced a strategic partnership with Gom Schoonhouden B.V., one of the Netherlands’ premier professional cleaning service providers. The agreement, facilitated by Pudu’s regional partner Fulin Robot Technologie B.V., marks the first deployment of the AI-Native Large Scrubber-Dryer Robot PUDU BG1 Series in Europe.&nbsp;

Pudu Robotics Announces Strategic Partnership with Gom Schoonhouden B.V. at Interclean Amsterdam 2026, Marking Europe's First Deployment of the AI-Native PUDU BG1 Series

Pudu Robotics,today officially inaugurated its new global headquarters in Shenzhen. This milestone move represents a strategic elevation of Pudu’s global presence and a physical manifestation of its vision for the future. Personally led by Founder and CEO Felix Zhang and refined through 13 meticulous design iterations, the new headquarters serves as a world-class hub for R&amp;D innovation, global operations, and ecosystem collaboration.

Pudu Robotics Scales to New Heights with the Opening of Its Global Headquarters

Shenzhen, China&nbsp;— March 25, 2026&nbsp;— Pudu Robotics, a global intelligent robotics leader, today announced the launch of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/pudu-bg1-series">PUDU BG1 Series</a>, the world's first AI-native large scrubber-dryer robots. Representing a strategic leap in Pudu's cleaning portfolio, the BG1 series fundamentally redefines the underlying logic of commercial robotics. By transitioning from traditional "automation" to a truly AI-native architecture, the BG1 series provides comprehensive, intelligent floor care for expansive environments, including retail complexes, warehouses, industrial plants, and transportation hubs.The introduction of the BG1 series completes Pudu's cleaning portfolio. By joining the PUDU CC1 series and PUDU MT1 series, the BG1 series enable Pudu to deliver a one-stop, full-scenario autonomous solution across ten core industries worldwide.AI-Native Intelligence: From Passive Execution to Proactive Decision-MakingThe core of the BG1 series is its AI-native architecture. Unlike traditional automated cleaning robots that follow pre-set commands in a mode of "passive execution," the BG1 series was designed from the ground up to integrate AI throughout the entire cycle of perception, decision-making, and execution.&nbsp;This intelligence is powered by a high-compute platform featuring a dual-chip architecture combined with an AI-enhanced processing unit. This hardware foundation allows the robot to break through the computational bottlenecks of traditional equipment, enabling millisecond-level responses for environmental recognition, mess assessment, and operational adjustments based on massive data streams from its fused 3D perception system.<img src="https://cdn.pudutech.com/1200_630_2_16757acb00.png" alt="1200_630 拷贝 2.png" width="2160" height="1134">"AI Magic Cleaning": The Intelligent Operational BrainServing as the "brain" of the BG1 series, the AI Magic Cleaning system transitions the robot from a scheduled tool to a mode of proactive operation. This central intelligence coordinates three core capabilities:<ul><li>AI-Driven Spot Cleaning</li></ul>Utilizing an ultra-wide FOV and AI vision, the BG1 series detects and targets messes in real-time. This "see-and-clean" approach ensures high-traffic environments remain pristine without waiting for a full scheduled cycle.<ul><li>AI-Driven Auto-dosing System</li></ul>Equipped with dual 7L independent agent tanks and milliliter-level precision, BG1 series automatically adjusts chemical ratios based on dirt type and severity. This eliminates manual dosing errors and significantly reduces long-term consumable costs.<ul><li>AI-Driven Adaptive Mechanism</li></ul>The system provides real-time dry and wet mess detection. Upon detecting wet spills, the BG1 series instantly retracts sweeping modules to prevent spreading. For stubborn stains, it automatically boosts brush pressure to ensure a spotless, single-pass clean.Industry-First: Extendable Edge CleaningIn a commercial cleaning first, the BG1 series features an extendable scrubbing brush. This AI-integrated adaptive mechanism allows the brush to clean flush against walls and shelving, eliminating the "blind zone" common in traditional large scrubbing robots and drastically reducing the need for manual follow-up cleaning.Sweep-and-Scrub Integration for Dual EfficiencyThe BG1 series introduces an integrated sweeper-scrubber system that fundamentally enhances cleaning efficiency. The front sweeping module collects dry debris such as dust and paper, while the rear scrubbing module performs deep cleaning. This enables simultaneous dry and wet cleaning in a single pass, eliminating redundant operations.Advanced 3D Perception for Complex EnvironmentsDriven by a fusion of 3D VSLAM and LiDAR, the BG1 series ensures high-precision mapping and dynamic obstacle avoidance. It maintains stable positioning even in challenging conditions, such as high-ceiling facilities, low-light environments, or areas with high signal interference.One-Minute Maintenance: Maximizing Operational EfficiencyTo minimize operational downtime, the BG1 series features automatic disc-brush attachment, eliminating the need for manual positioning and setup. Coupled with a user-friendly, tool-free design for all critical consumables, routine maintenance—including brush and squeegee replacement—can be completed in under one minute without specialized technical expertise.Enhanced Human-Machine InteractionThe BG1 series introduces an innovative stowable Ride-on mode, significantly improving deployment efficiency in expansive facilities. Operators can quickly transition to manual riding for rapid relocation, high-speed initial mapping, or emergency intervention. Safety is managed via an integrated audio-visual alert system that uses dynamic lighting and sound cues to communicate intent to pedestrians, ensuring safe human-robot collaboration in public spaces.Unmanned 24/7 Operational LoopSupported by an all-in-one working station, the BG1 series achieves fully autonomous cycles of water exchange, charging, and self-cleaning. This closed-loop system ensures the device is on standby 24/7, providing a truly unmanned solution for high-intensity cleaning requirements.Global PresenceThe PUDU BG1 Series debuts globally this April at MODEX 2026 (Atlanta, Hall A, Booth A5527) and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/events/interclean-amsterdam-2026">Interclean Amsterdam</a> (Hall 7, Booth 320). Join us to explore our AI-native cleaning matrix and a full suite of autonomous solutions designed for the future of smart cleaning.The development of the BG1 series is built upon Pudu Robotics' years of expertise in AI algorithms, robotics control, and environmental perception. It is further refined by millions of hours of real-world operational data accumulated from the compact PUDU CC1 series and mid-sized PUDU MT1 series worldwide. The BG1 series does more than fill a gap in the large-scale segment; it represents a generational upgrade in the brand's core cleaning technology.For more information, please visit: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/pudu-bg1-series">https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/pudu-bg1-series</a>&nbsp;About Pudu RoboticsPudu Robotics, a global leader in the commercial service robotics sector, is dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure that serves 10 billion people worldwide.Built on three core technologies—mobility, manipulation, and AI—Pudu Robotics has pioneered an industry-first&nbsp;"One Brain, Multiple Embodiments" architecture, establishing a comprehensive product portfolio that includes specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots.Currently, Pudu offers four major product lines: service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery and general embodied AI. Its solutions are widely deployed across industries such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing and industrial facilities, food and beverage, real estate and property services, healthcare, entertainment and sport, education, and public services.To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 120,000 units globally, with a presence in more than 80 countries and regions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pudu Robotics, a global intelligent robotics leader, today announced the launch of the PUDU BG1 Series, the world’s first AI-native large scrubber-dryer robots. Representing a strategic leap in Pudu’s cleaning portfolio, the BG1 series fundamentally redefines the underlying logic of commercial robotics. By transitioning from traditional "automation" to a truly AI-native architecture, the BG1 series provides comprehensive, intelligent floor care for expansive environments, including retail complexes, warehouses, industrial plants, and transportation hubs.

Pudu Robotics Unveils PUDU BG1 Series: Defining the AI-Native Era of Large-Scale Cleaning

<div class="document"><div class="section">Pudu Robotics is dedicated to building intelligent robotics solutions that transform industries while upholding responsible and sustainable operational practices. As a global leader in service robotics, Pudu recognizes the trust placed in its operations by customers and partners worldwide. In line with this commitment, Pudu Robotics is pleased to announce that its Jianhu factory in Jiangsu, China has successfully completed the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and become a registered Sedex member.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><h3 style="margin-left:0pt;">Understanding SMETA and Sedex<o:p></o:p></h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sedex.com/">Sedex</a> is a globally recognized platform for responsible business, enabling organizations to assess, manage, and share data on labor standards, health and safety, environmental practices, and business ethics. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sedex.com/solutions/smeta-audit/">SMETA</a>, Sedex's standardized audit methodology, provides a structured, on-site assessment of operational practices. It evaluates how factories manage working conditions, mitigate risks, and implement responsible governance in daily operations.<o:p></o:p>By completing the SMETA audit and joining Sedex, Pudu Robotics demonstrates adherence to internationally accepted standards and reinforces its commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and responsible engagement within the global business ecosystem.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><h3 style="margin-left:0pt;">Relevance to Pudu Robotics' Global Operations<o:p></o:p></h3>The Jianhu factory plays a vital role in Pudu's global network, producing service robots deployed worldwide across ten major industries including restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, public spaces, and more.Successfully completing the SMETA audit confirms that the facility aligns with recognized ethical standards and strengthens Pudu's position as a responsible technology leader.<o:p></o:p>For Pudu Robotics, responsible operations are fundamental to delivering reliable service robots at global scale, ensuring that technological intelligence is matched by operational integrity.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><h3 style="margin-left:0pt;">Supporting a Broader ESG Framework<o:p></o:p></h3>This achievement also forms an important part of Pudu Robotics' broader sustainability and ESG strategy. The SMETA certification and Sedex membership highlight the company's ongoing commitment to employee well-being, responsible collaboration with partners, and the protection of the communities and environments in which it operates. As global demand for intelligent robotics solutions continues to grow, Pudu remains focused on continuous improvement to ensure its operations remain ethical, transparent, and sustainable.<hr><h3 style="margin-left:0pt;text-align:justify;">About Pudu Robotics<o:p></o:p></h3><o:p></o:p>Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, is dedicated to enhancing human productivity and living standards through innovative robot technology.<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>With a focus on R&amp;D, manufacturing, and sales of service robots, Pudu Robotics emphasizes three core technologies: mobility, manipulation, and artificial intelligence. Pudu Robotics has taken the lead in establishing a comprehensive range of specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robotic products in the industry. Currently, PUDU offers four product lines: service delivery robots, commercial cleaning robots, industrial delivery robots and embodied intelligent robots, which are deployed across ten major industries, including food and beverage, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment and sports, industrial facilities, education, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has successfully shipped over 100,000 units to a variety of markets, with a presence in more than 1,000 cities across 80+ countries and regions worldwide. For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pudurobotics/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_companies%3BA1ruZNQPTVmSo6ojENitdQ%3D%3D">LinkedIn</a>, <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/channel/UCyLr5trvV9Y_lWS5AmBQvTw">YouTube</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/PuduRobotics">Twitter</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.instagram.com/pudurobotics_official/">Instagram</a>.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></div></div>

Pudu Robotics is dedicated to building intelligent robotics solutions that transform industries while upholding responsible and sustainable operational practices. As a global leader in service robotics, Pudu recognizes the trust placed in its operations by customers and partners worldwide. In line with this commitment, Pudu Robotics is pleased to announce that its Jianhu factory in Jiangsu, China has successfully completed the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and become a registered Sedex member.

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