Summary:

 

PUDU D9 is the first full‑sized bipedal humanoid robot developed by Pudu Robotics, unveiled in December 2024.  

 

Standing 170 cm tall and weighing 65 kg, the D9 features 42 degrees of freedom, dual 7‑DoF arms, and the PUDU DH11 dexterous hand with 11 DoF, enabling human‑like manipulation and two‑handed tasks.  

 

It is designed for commercial environments, including hospitality, logistics, healthcare, and research, with advanced mobility, perception, and AI‑driven autonomy.  

 

Editorial:

 

The D9 marks Pudu Robotics’ transition from service robots (like BellaBot and KettyBot) into full humanoid robotics.  

Unlike many humanoids still in R&D, the D9 is engineered for commercial viability, combining:

 

- human‑scale proportions  

- high‑torque joints (up to 352 Nm)  

- 2 m/s walking speed  

- stair and slope navigation  

- dual‑arm manipulation with 20+ kg payload capacity  

 

Its integration of the DH11 dexterous hand gives it fine‑grained control for tasks requiring precision, while its mobility allows it to operate in real‑world, unstructured environments.  

This positions the D9 as one of the most capable commercial humanoids emerging from Asia.  

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & build

- Height: 170 cm  

- Weight: 65 kg  

- Design intent: Human‑centric, “Born to Serve” commercial humanoid  

- Construction:  

  - Fully anthropomorphic bipedal frame  

  - 42‑DOF joint system  

  - Integrated with PUDU DH11 dexterous hands  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full bipedal walking  

- Max walking speed: Up to 2 m/s on flat surfaces  

- Capabilities:  

  - Upright walking  

  - Obstacle navigation  

  - Slope climbing  

  - Stair traversal  

  - Urban‑terrain adaptability  

- Control: Lightweight gait control with low‑noise operation in human environments  

 

Degrees of freedom & actuation

- Total DOF: 42  

- Arms: Two 7‑DOF robotic arms  

- Hands: PUDU DH11 dexterous hands  

- Max joint torque: 352 N·m  

 

Manipulation

- Arm payload: >20 kg  

- End‑effectors: PUDU DH11 dexterous hands  

- Capabilities:  

  - Dual‑hand operation  

  - Delicate and heavy tasks  

  - End‑to‑end task execution via RL and large datasets  

 

Perception & sensors

- Modalities:  

  - High‑precision visual sensors  

  - Tactile sensors  

  - Force sensors  

  - Auditory sensors  

- Key capability:  

  - Real‑time 3D semantic mapping  

  - High‑accuracy visual semantic navigation  

  - Accurate self‑positioning and autonomous route planning  

 

Compute & AI

- AI stack:  

  - Proprietary reinforcement‑learning algorithms  

  - End‑to‑end task planning from large datasets  

  - Multimodal AI models for natural interaction  

- Capabilities:  

  - Perception → planning → execution loop  

  - Human‑level multimodal natural interaction  

  - Commercial service task automation  

 

Battery & power

- Power source: Electric (details not published)  

- Runtime / capacity / charging: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Commercial service‑robot integration (details not published)  

 

Applications

- Commercial service environments  

- Cleaning and facility operations (with PUDU SH1)  

- Hospitality, retail, and public‑space service  

- General “Born to Serve” humanoid roles  

 

Pricing

- Pre‑sale now — pricing via direct contact (no public list price)  

 

Pudu has not yet published:  

- Battery capacity, runtime, or charge time  

- Camera resolution, FOV, or exact sensor SKUs  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)  

- Detailed DOF breakdown by joint  

- Network specs (Wi‑Fi/5G, etc.)

 

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Company Source:

 

https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/news/1016

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

https://youtu.be/gd5DdfJX_RM?si=H2Ar_WwAHjQj2eiw