Pudu Robotics launches D5 Series of industry-grade autonomous, quadruped robots

Shenzhen, China-based Pudu Robotics, a global provider of service robotics, has stepped out of the cleaning, delivery and conveyance robot game.

The company launched the D5 Series, which it calls 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, Pudu Robotics said that 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.

Pudu Robotics said that 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.

"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", said Felix Zhang, founder and CEO at Pudu Robotics. "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."

D5 Series features

The company highlighted the following 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, Pudu said that the 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° perception:
  • Four 120° 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, Pudu Robotics said that 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.
• 30kg 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, Pudu said that 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, Pudu said that 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 interactions 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. Pudu said this enables more human-friendly collaboration and seamless on-site operation.