Pudu D7
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PUDU D7 by Pudu Robotics is a next-generation semi-humanoid service robot that blends advanced mobility with high precision manipulation. Featuring an omnidirectional chassis and a human-like upper body with articulated arms, D7 navigates diverse indoor environments with agility and balance. Its 30 degrees of freedom, expandable to 50 with specialized hands, support complex tasks like elevator control, item transport, and sorting. Powered by a high-capacity lithium-ion battery, D7 delivers over eight hours of continuous operation. Embedded AI enables autonomous planning, perception, and adaptive execution, making it ideal for service, industrial, and commercial automation.
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Pudu D7 is a humanoid robot made by Pudu Robotics in China, launched in 2023 and built for elevator operation and item transport and sorting in service spaces and industrial settings. Its estimated price is USD100,000 - USD150,000. Featured in “Semi-Humanoid D7 Achieves Full Commercialization Milestone 2025”.
- Dimensions
- 165 cm (H); arm reach 65 cm
- Weight
- 45 kg
- Mobility
- Wheeled-based
- Top speed
- 7.2 km/h (2 m/s)
- Payload capacity
- Items for transport and sorting, up to 10 kg per arm
- Battery runtime
- Over 8 hours continuous operation
- Sensors
- Not publicly disclosed
- Operating environment
- Indoor service spaces and industrial sites; slopes up to 10°
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Pudu Robotics releases the PUDU D7, its first semi-humanoid robot, from its Pudu X-Lab.
Source: The Robot Report ↗
PUDU Embodied unveils the next-generation PUDU D7, an industrial semi-humanoid with a 14 kg dual-arm payload, dual LiDAR and autonomous battery swapping.
Source: PR Newswire ↗
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Pudu D7 vs Cruzr S2, EVE, RobotEra Q5 and Beomni 1.0
Pudu D7 overlaps with these alternatives on Hospitality and Material handling. Pudu D7 leads this group on runtime and weight but trails on max speed.
Industries and capabilities are tags, not scores: a tick means the robot is listed for it. Green marks the best figure in a row (highest max speed and runtime; lowest weight). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | Pudu D7Pudu Robotics | Cruzr S2UBTECH Robotics | EVE1X Technologies | RobotEra Q5Robot Era | Beomni 1.0Beyond Imagination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industries | |||||
| Hospitality | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Material handling | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Retail | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Industrial automation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capabilities | |||||
| Adaptation | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Human-environment interaction | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Learning | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autonomous task execution | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Speed | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 4 m/s | 1.5 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Payload | 10 kg | 15 kg | — | — | — |
| Runtime | 8 h | — | 6 h | 4 h | 4 h |
| Weight | 45 kg | — | 87 kg | 70 kg | 80 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | 2022 | 2025 | 2022 |
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Q1. What are D7's primary capabilities?
The PUDU D7 excels in elevator operation, item transport, and sorting tasks. Its bionic arms feature 30 degrees of freedom (expandable to 50 with a dexterous hand), enabling complex manipulation with 0.1 mm endpoint precision. The robot combines a human-like upper body with omnidirectional mobility for versatile service and industrial applications.
Q2. How to operate D7?
The PUDU D7 uses a hierarchical control system combining high-level strategic planning with low-level real-time sensory actions. Operators can control the robot through teleoperation, while its multi-layered AI system enables autonomous task execution. The robot continuously learns from operational data to improve performance in complex service scenarios.
Q3. What is the maximum carrying capacity of D7?
The PUDU D7 has a single arm load capacity of 10 kilograms and a total chassis load capacity of 100 kilograms. Each bionic arm weighs 5.5 kg, allowing substantial payload for transport and manipulation tasks across service and industrial environments.
Q4. How long can D7 operate on a single charge?
The PUDU D7 is powered by a battery exceeding 1 kWh, enabling continuous operation for over 8 hours on a single charge. This extended runtime makes it suitable for full-shift operations in service facilities and industrial settings.
Q5. What safety features does D7 have?
The PUDU D7 incorporates a multi-layered intelligence system with real-time sensory feedback for obstacle detection and avoidance. Its hierarchical control system enables safe task management, and the robot maintains stability on slopes up to 10 degrees. The omnidirectional chassis provides 360-degree awareness for safe navigation in shared human environments.
Q6. How to maintain D7?
Regular maintenance should include battery health checks, bionic arm joint inspection, and omnidirectional chassis cleaning. Monitor the robot's computing platform performance and verify sensor calibration for accurate positioning and navigation. Pudu Robotics recommends scheduled servicing to maintain the 0.1 mm endpoint precision and optimal operational efficiency.
Q7. What surfaces can D7 navigate?
The PUDU D7 navigates diverse surfaces with its omnidirectional chassis, maintaining stability on slopes up to 10 degrees. It can climb obstacles up to 50 mm high and move at speeds up to 2 m/s. The robot operates effectively in service spaces, retail environments, healthcare facilities, and industrial settings.
Q8. How does D7 handle obstacles?
The PUDU D7 features advanced multimodal perception and high-accuracy positioning systems for obstacle detection. Its omnidirectional chassis enables 360-degree movement to navigate around obstacles, while it can climb obstacles up to 50 mm. The hierarchical control system processes real-time sensory data for intelligent path planning and avoidance.
Q9. What is D7's maximum speed?
The PUDU D7 achieves a maximum speed of 2 m/s with maximum acceleration of 2 m/s². This speed enables efficient task completion while maintaining stability and safety in shared environments. The robot can maintain this performance across various surfaces and slopes up to 10 degrees.
Q10. What are common use cases for D7?
The PUDU D7 serves diverse industries including hospitality, healthcare, retail, logistics, manufacturing, and entertainment. Common applications include elevator operation, item transport and sorting, food delivery, inventory management, and customer service. Its adaptability makes it suitable for both service-oriented spaces and industrial facilities.
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