Pudu Robotics launches PUDU D9 humanoid robot [Video]

Pudu Technology Inc. last week unveiled its first full-sized bipedal humanoid robot, the PUDU D9. The Shenzhen, China-based company said it is aiming for “commercially viable embodied intelligence” with the PUDU D9, which will soon be available for pre-sale through its official website.

“Customer centricity has always been at the core of PUDU’s values. Moving forward, we will continue to explore technology driven by customer needs and pain points,” stated Felix Zhang, founder and CEO of Pudu Robotics. “Our extensive experience in the commercial service sector will help accelerate the maturity of semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, allowing more people to enjoy the convenience of robotic services.”

Pudu Robotics has focused on research and development, manufacturing, and sales of service robots. The company claimed that it holds more than 1,000 authorized patents worldwide, encompassing a wide range of core technologies.

Pudu added that its robots have been widely adopted in various industries, including dining, retail, …