Pudu Robotics, a developer of service robotics, has launched the Pudu D5 Series, a new generation of “industry-grade” autonomous quadruped robots engineered for complex, unstructured, and large-scale outdoor environments.
The series includes two configurations: the Pudu D5, a legged version built for maximum terrain adaptability, and the Pudu D5-W, a wheeled version designed for optimized performance on mixed surfaces.
Addressing the automation gap in challenging environments
While service robots are well-adopted in restaurants, hotels, and other structured commercial environments, many outdoor and industrial spaces remain difficult to automate.
Uneven terrain, slopes, staircases, multi-level layouts, and weather exposure continue to limit deployment in critical tasks such as inspection, patrol, logistics support, and emergency response.
The D5 Series was developed to close these gaps – delivering advanced autonomy, rugged mobility, precise perception, and high environmental resilience to enable robots to operate where traditional systems cannot.
Felix Zhang, founder and CEO at Pudu Robotics, says: “The Pudu D5 series represents a significant leap forward in our vision for robotics. The D5 successfully brings advanced autonomy, rugged mobility, and intelligent interaction into the complex outdoor and industry-grade scenarios.
“For Pudu, the D5 is not merely a new product, but a milestone in our mission to push robots deeper into more applications. We are building a collaborative ecosystem of ‘specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots’ that, by complementing each other’s capabilities, can comprehensively meet the diverse needs of our users.”
Key features of the Pudu D5 series
Automotive-grade computing for true autonomy
Powered by a dual-processor architecture featuring Nvidia Orin and RK3588 for up to 275 TOPS, D5 executes real-time SLAM, 3D reconstruction, object recognition, obstacle avoidance, and path planning simultaneously – supporting continuous, unsupervised operation even in dynamic environments.
High-precision 360-degree perception
Four 120 degree fisheye cameras combined with dual 192-line LiDAR sensors provide comprehensive environmental awareness, generating dense 3D point clouds for precise localization and dynamic navigation. Remote visualization tools allow operators to oversee missions when needed.
Million-square-meter navigation capability
Capable of mapping and navigating facilities up to one million square meters, the D5 handles complete autonomous workflows including departure, patrol, obstacle handling, and return-to-charge. Single-charge range extends to 14 kilometers, making it suitable for airports, metro systems, and industrial campuses.
30 kg payload with stable performance
High-strength aluminum construction and closed-loop torque control enable stable 30-kilogram payloads with over two hours of continuous runtime at full load, accommodating diverse inspection devices, materials, and mission-specific modules.
All-terrain mobility for complex environments
Advanced wheel-leg hybrid locomotion reaches 5 m/s on flat surfaces, while maintaining the ability to climb 30° slopes and continuously step over 25cm stairs. IMU-driven stabilization and bionic control algorithms ensure smooth and sustained operation across floors and challenging terrain.
All-weather durability and extreme resilience
Designed for real-world exposure, the D5 supports cold-start at -10°C, operates from -20°C to 55°C, and achieves IP67 ingress protection for dependable performance in rain, snow, dust, and fluctuating climate conditions.
Intelligent following and predictive avoidance
With fusion of vision and depth sensing plus proprietary dynamic-obstacle-prediction algorithms, the D5 achieves natural, reliable autonomous following. It maintains safe, stable spacing even in narrow or crowded environments – ideal for inspection, logistics, and escort-type tasks.
Natural interaction with gesture and voice control
The D5 supports 10+ intuitive hand gestures (start, stop, recall, follow, etc.) and features a 6-mic array with AI noise reduction for highly robust voice recognition in noisy environments. This enables more human-friendly collaboration and seamless on-site operation.
Expanding Pudu Robotics’ embodied-intelligence ecosystem
The Pudu D5 Series extends Pudu Robotics’ embodied-intelligence portfolio beyond specialized service robots into complex industrial and outdoor environments.
By complementing its existing specialized, semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, the D5 enables customers to deploy robot fleets across diverse scenarios – from industrial inspection and transportation infrastructure to outdoor security and research applications – creating a scalable ecosystem that addresses real-world operational challenges previously beyond the reach of autonomous systems.
