Pudu Robotics Expands Global Presence with Innovative Robot Dog

A pale-grey, nearly one-metre-tall, four-legged robot drew crowds at Tokyo's International Robot Exhibition. The robot, dubbed the D5, was unveiled by Chinese robot maker Pudu Robotics at the industry showcase held from December 3 to 6 at Tokyo Big Sight.

The D5 is Pudu's second robot dog model, featuring advances in motion-control algorithms and equipped with NVIDIAs Orin chip, four 120-degree fisheye cameras, and dual front-and-rear lidar sensors, according to Felix Zhang Tao, Pudu's founder and CEO.

Designed for autonomous, all-terrain and all-weather operation, the D5 utilizes Pudu's self-developed joint modules and motors. Pudu Robotics, based in Shenzhen, is known for its extensive lineup of service robots, having sold over 100,000 units to more than 80 countries and regions.

The company's innovations reflect the increasing interest in service robots across various sectors, including inspection and delivery applications.