Pudu Robotics
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Shenzhen, China · Est. 2016 · 2 models registered · 5 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Pudu Robotics: 2 models, 5 deployments across 4 regions, $150.0M raised. 3 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$150M
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Chinese commercial service robotics company — global leader with 23% market share and 120,000+ units shipped. Develops delivery robots for restaurants, hotels, and retail. Valued at $1.5B+ after $150M funding round. Also developing bipedal Humanoid robots.
Clean safety record across 5 verified deployments. Well-capitalized with $150M raised and recent funding activity. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
- HUMANOID
- SERVICE
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Pudu Robotics.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
Founding Team
sole · founded 2016-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Pudu Robotics x DennerJun 15, 2026
MOST RECENT · Pudu Robotics x Denner · 2026-06-15 · with Denner · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
- PUDU D9 at Shenzhen[OPERATIONAL]
Shenzhen · Jan 1, 2020
- Pudu CC1 at Switzerland (Denner stores)[OPERATIONAL]
Switzerland (Denner stores) · Sep 1, 2025
- Pudu CC1 at Worldwide (60+ countries)[OPERATIONAL]
Worldwide (60+ countries) · Jun 1, 2024
- Pudu CC1 at Global (multiple sites)[OPERATIONAL]
Global (multiple sites) · Jan 1, 2020
- Pudu CC1 at Shenzhen[OPERATIONAL]
Shenzhen · Jun 1, 2024
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Pudu Robotics?
Chinese commercial service robotics company — global leader with 23% market share and 120,000+ units shipped. Develops delivery robots for restaurants, hotels, and retail. Valued at $1.5B+ after $150M funding round. Also developing bipedal Humanoid robots.
What does Pudu Robotics make?
Pudu Robotics has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Pudu CC1, PUDU D9 (Pudu Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Pudu Robotics publicly traded?
No. Pudu Robotics is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Pudu Robotics?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Pudu Robotics building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Pudu Robotics?
Felix Zhang is the ceo of Pudu Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Pudu Robotics?
Pudu Robotics is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $150M in disclosed funding.
Where is Pudu Robotics headquartered?
Pudu Robotics is headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
How much funding has Pudu Robotics raised?
Pudu Robotics has raised approximately $150M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Pudu Robotics?
Pudu Robotics is privately held and venture-backed ($150M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Pudu Robotics operate robots?
Pudu Robotics operates 5 verified deployments, including at Switzerland (Denner stores), Worldwide (60+ countries), Global (multiple sites).
How many robots has Pudu Robotics deployed?
DEPLOY has 5 verified Pudu Robotics deployments on record at sites including Switzerland (Denner stores), Worldwide (60+ countries), Global (multiple sites). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Pudu Robotics a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Pudu Robotics ranks in roughly the top 15% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Pudu Robotics founded?
Pudu Robotics was founded in 2016.
Is Pudu Robotics safe?
Pudu Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.