PUDU D9
[research]humanoid · humanoids · 1 deployments in catalog
Verified: Pudu Robotics (founded 2016, Shenzhen; CEO Zhang Tao / Felix Zhang) is a large commercial SERVICE-robot maker (130,000+ units shipped across 85+ countries: BellaBot, delivery/cleaning robots). It entered humanoids via Pudu X-Lab / PUDU Embodied: the D9 full-size bipedal humanoid (Dec 2024) and the D7 industrial semi-humanoid (Jun 2026)., Maturity = research (humanoid only): The registry entity is the HUMANOID, which is research/demo-tier: both D9 and D7 are vendor-announced with marketing demos and pre-sale/launch language; NO third-party operator or paying-customer field deployment of either humanoid is verifiable. Pudu's service-robot commercial scale does NOT transfer to the bipedal/semi-humanoid line. maturityStage=research., Claimed but NOT verified: Any actual customer/operator deployment of D9 or D7 in production; D9 pre-sale opening / units delivered; PuduFM 1.0 real-world task performance (vendor claim); D7 specs (announcement-stated, not independently benchmarked).
Manufacturer
Pudu RoboticsForm Factor
humanoid
Lifecycle
research
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
1
Target Price
$16K to $30K (analyst estimate)
- HUMANOID
- RESEARCH
Description
Pudu Robotics (founded 2016 in Shenzhen; CEO Zhang Tao, also known as Felix Zhang) is a large commercial service-robot maker, with more than 130,000 robots shipped across 85-plus countries including the BellaBot delivery robot and various cleaning robots, that entered the humanoid race through its Pudu X-Lab and PUDU Embodied groups. Its humanoid line comprises the PUDU D9, a full-size bipedal humanoid announced on December 19, 2024 at 170 cm, 65 kg, 42 degrees of freedom, 352 Nm of maximum joint torque, 2 m/s, more than 20 kg of payload, dual 7-degree-of-freedom arms and an 11-degree-of-freedom hand, and the PUDU D7, an industrial semi-humanoid on a wheeled base unveiled on June 1, 2026, built on the PuduFM 1.0 foundation model with about 14 kg of payload, roughly 2 m of reach, dual-arm force control, dual-LiDAR 360-degree perception, and autonomous battery swap. The registry entity here is the humanoid, which sits at research maturity: both the D9 and D7 are vendor-announced with marketing demonstrations and pre-sale or launch language, and no third-party operator or paying-customer field deployment of either is verifiable. Critically, Pudu's genuine commercial scale in service robots does not transfer to its bipedal and semi-humanoid line, so claims of customer deployment, an opened D9 pre-sale, and PuduFM real-world performance are recorded as claimed-but-not-verified.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/d9
- maturity
- research
- lifecycle
- active
- manufacturer
- Pudu Robotics
- deployments count
- 1
- Maturity stage
- research
- Dof
- 42
- Hands
- 11-DoF
- Specs
- PUDU D9 (announced Dec 19 2024): 170 cm, 65 kg, 42 DoF, 352 Nm max joint torque, 2 m/s, >20 kg payload, dual 7-DoF arms, DH11 11-DoF hand. PUDU D7 (Jun 1 2026): industrial semi-humanoid on PuduFM 1.0; 14 kg payload, ~2 m reach, dual-arm force control, dual-LiDAR 360, autonomous battery swap.
- Speed m s
- 2
- Form Factor
- humanoid (D9 full-size bipedal; D7 industrial semi-humanoid on a wheeled base)
- Payload kg
- >20
- height cm
- 170
- max speed ms
- 2
- weight kg
- 65
- Operating speed
- 2 m/s
- Autonomy level
- research
Sourced specs
| Specification | Value & Verification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 cm[Claimed] | pudurobotics.com |
| Max speed | 2 m/s[Claimed] | pudurobotics.com |
| Weight | 65 kg[Claimed] | pudurobotics.com |
Availability and pricing
- price
- $16K to $30K (analyst estimate) · as of 2025-01-01
- lead time
- Not disclosed
- sales model
- Not disclosed
- availability
- Not disclosed
- units in field
- Not disclosed
- pricing Model
- Not disclosed
Safety record
No incidents on record for PUDU D9.
FAQ
What is PUDU D9?
Pudu Robotics (founded 2016 in Shenzhen; CEO Zhang Tao, also known as Felix Zhang) is a large commercial service-robot maker, with more than 130,000 robots shipped across 85-plus countries including the BellaBot delivery robot and various cleaning robots, that entered the humanoid race through its Pudu X-Lab and PUDU Embodied groups. Its humanoid line comprises the PUDU D9, a full-size bipedal humanoid announced on December 19, 2024 at 170 cm, 65 kg, 42 degrees of freedom, 352 Nm of maximum joint torque, 2 m/s, more than 20 kg of payload, dual 7-degree-of-freedom arms and an 11-degree-of-freedom hand, and the PUDU D7, an industrial semi-humanoid on a wheeled base unveiled on June 1, 2026, built on the PuduFM 1.0 foundation model with about 14 kg of payload, roughly 2 m of reach, dual-arm force control, dual-LiDAR 360-degree perception, and autonomous battery swap. The registry entity here is the humanoid, which sits at research maturity: both the D9 and D7 are vendor-announced with marketing demonstrations and pre-sale or launch language, and no third-party operator or paying-customer field deployment of either is verifiable. Critically, Pudu's genuine commercial scale in service robots does not transfer to its bipedal and semi-humanoid line, so claims of customer deployment, an opened D9 pre-sale, and PuduFM real-world performance are recorded as claimed-but-not-verified.
How much does PUDU D9 cost?
PUDU D9 is listed at $16,000 to $30,000 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an analyst estimate, not an official price.
Is PUDU D9 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. PUDU D9 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of PUDU D9?
PUDU D9's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Degrees of freedom: 42; Height: 170; Weight: 65; Payload: >20. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes PUDU D9?
PUDU D9 is made by Pudu Robotics, based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2016.
Where is PUDU D9 deployed?
1 verified deployment of PUDU D9 is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Shenzhen.
Can you buy PUDU D9?
PUDU D9 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to PUDU D9?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to PUDU D9 include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Atlas.
How does PUDU D9 compare to Walker S2?
PUDU D9 and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 18 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. PUDU D9 has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is PUDU D9 a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, PUDU D9 ranks in roughly the top 43% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is PUDU D9's maturity stage?
PUDU D9 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is PUDU D9 safe?
PUDU D9 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.